Morozumi Torasada (両角 虎定 or 諸角昌清[1], died 1561) also called Morozumi Bingono Kami Torasada (諸角豊後守)[2] was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period. He served the Takeda clan.[3][4][5] Morozumi Torasada had served three generations of the Takeda family in many different battles.
Morozumi Torasada | |
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 Morozumi Torasada | |
| Native name | 両角 虎定 |
| Nickname(s) | Masakiyo |
| Born | 1480 Kai Province |
| Died | September 10, 1561 Battles of Kawanakajima, Shinano Province |
| Allegiance | Takeda clan |
| Rank | Commander |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Mikajiri Shinano campaign Battles of Kawanakajima |
In 1561, he participated in the Battle of Kawanakajima,[5] He fought bravely and was killed in the battle between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin.[2] It is said that Torasada was 81 years old at the time.[2]
In fiction edit
- Ten to Chi to (Taiga drama, 1969), played by Kunishirō Hayashi.
- Fūrin Kazan (Taiga drama, 2007), played by Takeshi Katō.[6]
References edit
- ^ "デジタル版 日本人名大辞典+Plus「諸角昌清」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ a b c "諸角豊後守虎定" (in Japanese). Nagano Convention Visitors Bureau. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ "慈照寺" (in Japanese). Japan Travel And Tourism Association. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "慈照寺" (in Japanese). Kai city official. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ a b "デジタル版 日本人名大辞典+Plus「両角虎定」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ "風林火山". allcinema. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
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