Tada Mitsuyori (多田 満頼, 1501–1563) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period . He is known as one of the "Twenty-Four Generals of Takeda Shingen".[1]
Tada Mitsuyori | |
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Native name | 多田 満頼 |
Born | 1501 |
Died | 1563 |
Allegiance | Takeda clan |
Battles/wars | Battle of Sezawa (1542) Siege of Uehara (1542) |
Military life edit
It is known that Mitsuyori fought in over 29 battles under Shingen, some of them being Battle of Sezawa (1542) and Siege of Uehara (1542). Mitsuyori was very skilled at night warfare. In which he put to good use at battle of Sezawa.
Personal life edit
Mitsuyori was a native of the Mino Province. He first served under the daimyō Takeda Nobutora, but later on served under Takeda Shingen, Nobutora's son.[citation needed]
Death edit
In 1563, Mitsuyori died of illness.
References edit
- ^ Internet Movie Database (IMDb), "Shingen Takeda (Character)" from Kagemusha (1980); retrieved 17 May 2013.