Hōjō Tsunashige

In this Japanese name, the family name is Hōjō.

Hōjō Tsunashige (北条 綱成, 1515 – June 11, 1587) was an officer of great skill under the Hōjō clan. Around the Kantō region, he fought in many battles supporting the Hōjō, also contributing to the expansion of the domain of Hōjō. He was known for his soldiers' yellow uniforms, along with outstandingly creative banners.

He was defeated by Takeda Katsuyori in the 1569 Siege of Kanbara.[1]

References

  1. Turnbull, Stephen (1998). The Samurai Sourcebook. Cassell & Co. p. 219. ISBN 1854095234.


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