Toyotomi Hidenaga
Japanese warlord (1540–1591), half-brother of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
About Toyotomi Hidenaga
Lived 1540 – 1591 (aged 50). Toyotomi Hidenaga was a Japanese samurai.
, formerly known as or . He was a half-brother of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of the most powerful and significant warlords of Japan's Sengoku period and regarded as 'Hideyoshi's brain and right-arm'.
Life Hidenaga was also known by his court title. He promoted Tōdō Takatora to chief engineer. He led Hideyoshi's vanguard force a few years later into Satsuma Province, contributing heavily to his half-brother's victories in gaining control of Kyūshū. Hidenaga was awarded the provinces of Kii, Izumi and Yamato, reaching a governance of one million koku.
He took part in the 1582 Battle of Yamazaki, the 1583 Battle of Shizugatake, also lead Toyotomi's troops at the Invasion of Shikoku (1585), and the 1587 Battle of Takajo, Battle of Sendaigawa and Siege of Kagoshima.
He died 15 February 1591, at Kōriyama, Yamato Province (now Nara Prefecture), and his tomb is called .
During the Warring States period, it was not uncommon for even parents and siblings to engage in lethal conflicts, yet he unwaveringly supported his brother. Many historians believe that "Had Hidenaga lived longer, the Toyotomi regime would have been secure". Indeed, Hideyoshi's Korean campaign and the purge of Hidetsugu occurred after the deaths of Hidenaga and Sen no Rikyū.
Family Father: Chikuami Mother: Ōmandokoro (1516-1592) Siblings: Toyotomi Hideyoshi Asahi no kata Tomo, married Soeda Jinbae Wife: Chiun'in Children: Koichiro later Yosuke Kikuhime, married Toyotomi Hideyasu Daizen-in, married Mori Hidemoto
Honours Junior Second Rank (August 8, 1587)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Toyotomi Hidenaga?
Japanese warlord (1540–1591), half-brother of Toyotomi Hideyoshi
When was Toyotomi Hidenaga born?
Toyotomi Hidenaga was born on 8 April 1540.
When did Toyotomi Hidenaga die?
Toyotomi Hidenaga died on 15 February 1591 in Yamatokōriyama.
What was Toyotomi Hidenaga's occupation?
Toyotomi Hidenaga was a samurai.
What nationality was Toyotomi Hidenaga?
Toyotomi Hidenaga was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Toyotomi Hidenaga
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