About Shimozuma Chuko
Lived 1551 – 1616 (aged 64–65). Shimozuma Chuko was a Japanese buddhist monk.
(1551–1616) was a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist priest within Hongan-ji.
The comings and goings of the temple were administered by Nakataka. At the same time in which Hongan-ji Kennyo fought against Oda Nobunaga, he led the defenses in the siege of Ishiyama Hongan-ji.
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Who was Shimozuma Chuko?
Japanese monk
When was Shimozuma Chuko born?
Shimozuma Chuko was born in 1551.
When did Shimozuma Chuko die?
Shimozuma Chuko died in 1616.
What was Shimozuma Chuko's occupation?
Shimozuma Chuko was a buddhist monk.
What nationality was Shimozuma Chuko?
Shimozuma Chuko was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shimozuma Chuko. https://biography.guide/shimozuma-chuko/
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