About Shimazu Katsuhisa
Lived 1503 – 1573 (aged 70). Shimazu Katsuhisa was a Japanese samurai.
was head of the Shimazu clan in Japan.
He was adopted father of Shimazu Takahisa (son of Shimazu Tadayoshi).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Shimazu Katsuhisa?
daimyo
When was Shimazu Katsuhisa born?
Shimazu Katsuhisa was born on 8 September 1503.
When did Shimazu Katsuhisa die?
Shimazu Katsuhisa died on 9 November 1573.
What was Shimazu Katsuhisa's occupation?
Shimazu Katsuhisa was a samurai.
What nationality was Shimazu Katsuhisa?
Shimazu Katsuhisa was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Shimazu Katsuhisa
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shimazu Katsuhisa. https://biography.guide/shimazu-katsuhisa/
MLA: "Shimazu Katsuhisa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shimazu-katsuhisa/.
Chicago: "Shimazu Katsuhisa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/shimazu-katsuhisa/.
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