Saitō Toshikazu
Samurai
About Saitō Toshikazu
Saitō Toshikazu (齋藤俊一) (died 1582), also known as Saitō Toshizo (斎藤歳三), was lord of Ikuchiyama in Tanba Province as well as a member of the Saitō clan. Toshikazu was Saito Tatsuoki cousin, head of Saitō clan.
In 1567, after the Battle of Inabayama, Toshikazu became a vassal of Akechi Mitsuhide, who was a retainer of the Oda clan.
In 1582, at the Battle of Yamazaki, the battle between Oda Nobunaga's two de facto successors, Akechi Mitsuhide and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Toshikazu became a commander of Akechi clan forces. During the battle, he tried to flank Hideyoshi's lines but was defeated and executed by Horio Mosuke.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Saitō Toshikazu?
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When was Saitō Toshikazu born?
Saitō Toshikazu was born in Mino Province.
When did Saitō Toshikazu die?
Saitō Toshikazu died on 2 July 1582 in Battle of Yamazaki.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Saitō Toshikazu. https://biography.guide/saito-toshikazu/
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