Andō Chikasue (安東 愛季, 1539 – October 2, 1587) was a Japanese daimyō of the Sengoku period, who was a powerful figure in the north half of Dewa Province. Chikasue was the son of Andō Kiyosue.

Andō Chikasue
安東 愛季
Andō family head
In office
1553–1587
Preceded byAndō Kiyosue
Succeeded byAkita Sanesue
Personal details
Born1539
Hiyama Castle, Hiyama District, Dewa Province, Japan
Died1587
Yodokawa, Senboku District, Dewa Province
Resting placeRyuonin, Miharu, Tamura District, Mutsu Province
Residence(s)Minato Castle, Hiyama Castle
NicknameBig Dipper
Military service
Battles/warsMinato Disturbance

Chikasue united Hiyama Ando and Minato Ando family who had been divided. And he obtained some mines, and ruled the Akita port directly. He changed the name of the clan from Andō to Akita, and was extolled as being like the Big Dipper in the northern sky. However, he died of sickness immediately before the unification of the north half of Dewa Province.[1][2]

He was succeeded by his son Akita Sanesue.

References edit

  1. ^ 武家家伝
  2. ^ Junji Shioya, 新版県史 秋田県の歴史, Tokyo:Yamakawa, 2001, ISBN 4-634-32050-9