About Sogō Masayasu
Lived 1554 – 1587 (aged 32–33). Sogō Masayasu was a Japanese military commander.
was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period. He was second son of Miyoshi Yoshikata who was adopted by Sogō Kazumasa from the Sogō clan.
In 1582, Masayasu was defeated by Chōsokabe Motochika`s large army during the battle of Nakatomigawa, abandoned Shōzui Castle and asked Toyotomi Hideyoshi for help.
In 1585, he participated in Hideyoshi's successful campaign in Shikoku against Chosokabe clan.
In 1587, He died during the Kyushu campaign against the Shimazu clan as a result of Sengoku Hidehisa`s reckless actions at the battle of Hetsugigawa.
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Who was Sogō Masayasu?
Japanese samurai
When was Sogō Masayasu born?
Sogō Masayasu was born in 1554 in Shōzui Castle.
When did Sogō Masayasu die?
Sogō Masayasu died on 20 January 1587 in Bungo Province.
What was Sogō Masayasu's occupation?
Sogō Masayasu was a military commander.
What nationality was Sogō Masayasu?
Sogō Masayasu was Japanese.
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