About Suwa Yorimitsu
Lived 1480 – 1540 (aged 59–60). Suwa Yorimitsu was a Japanese samurai.
(1480–1540) was a warlord of the Shinano Province. The region that was controlled by Yorimitsu was Lake Suwa. During the year of 1485, Yorimitsu's father was killed by his own retainers for unknown reasons. But Yorimitsu in the end was a very capable leader, greatly strengthening the domain of Suwa.
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Who was Suwa Yorimitsu?
daimyo in the Sengoku period Japan
When was Suwa Yorimitsu born?
Suwa Yorimitsu was born in 1480.
When did Suwa Yorimitsu die?
Suwa Yorimitsu died in 1540.
What was Suwa Yorimitsu's occupation?
Suwa Yorimitsu was a samurai.
What nationality was Suwa Yorimitsu?
Suwa Yorimitsu was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Suwa Yorimitsu. https://biography.guide/suwa-yorimitsu/
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