Togawa Hideyasu (戸川 秀安, 1538 – 1596) was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period.[1] He was one of the most important vassals of the Ukita clan.[1] Hideyasu was the castle lord in command of Tsuneyama castle[1][2] and Hayashino Castle.[3]
Togawa Hideyasu | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 戸川 秀安 |
| Born | 1538 Bizen Province |
| Died | October 16, 1596 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Commands held | Tsuneyama Castle Hayashino Castle |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Kizugawaguchi |
His mother was a wet nurse of Ukita Naoie's younger brother Ukita Tadaie.[4] His son Togawa Michiyasu also served the Ukita clan but he left Ukita clan when Ukita family feuds happened in 1599.[5] In the Battle of Sekigahara, Michiyasu belonged to the West squad.[5] After the battle he was given a small territory in Bizen Province and founded Niwase Domain.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c Nihon Jōkaku Taikei Vol.13 Hiroshima, Okayama. Tokyo: 新人物往来社. 1980. p. 371. ISBN 9784404009982.
- ^ "デジタル版 日本人名大辞典+Plus「戸川秀安」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "Hayashino Castle" (in Japanese). Okayama pref official. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "デジタル版 日本人名大辞典+Plus「戸川秀安母」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ a b c Nihon Jōkaku Taikei Vol.13 Hiroshima, Okayama. Tokyo: 新人物往来社. 1980. p. 366. ISBN 9784404009982.
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