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Yakushiji Motoichi

1475 – 1504

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About Yakushiji Motoichi

Lived 1475 – 1504 (aged 28–29). Yakushiji Motoichi was a Japanese samurai.

was a Japanese samurai of the early Sengoku period, who served the Hosokawa clan. Motokazu was a retainer of Hosokawa Masamoto and deputy governor of Settsu Province. In the Autumn of 1504 he rebelled against Masamoto and marched to Kyoto but his rebellion was defeated seventeen days later when Masamoto's forces took his castle of Yodo. Motokazu was captured and committed seppuku.

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Born
1475
Birth century
Died
1504
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Daimyo

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Yakushiji Motoichi?

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When was Yakushiji Motoichi born?

Yakushiji Motoichi was born in 1475.

When did Yakushiji Motoichi die?

Yakushiji Motoichi died in 1504.

What was Yakushiji Motoichi's occupation?

Yakushiji Motoichi was a samurai.

What nationality was Yakushiji Motoichi?

Yakushiji Motoichi was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Yakushiji Motoichi

· Wikidata: Q8047244

· DBpedia: Yakushiji Motoichi

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