Hosokawa Ujitsuna

Hosokawa Ujitsuna (細川 氏綱; 1514 – January 4, 1564) was a military commander in the end of the Muromachi period and Sengoku period.

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1514 - January 4 - 1564 - Muromachi period - Sengoku period

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He was the foster son of Hosokawa Takakuni.

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In 1543, Ujitusna raised his armies in revenge for Takakuni who was killed by Hosokawa Harumoto.

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1543 - Hosokawa Harumoto

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He was at a great disadvantage at first, because Harumoto had great powers.

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However, Miyoshi Nagayoshi who was the retainer of Harumoto betrayed Harumoto and took sides with Ujitsuna.

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In 1549, at last, Ujitsuna pulled off expeling Harumoto to Omi province.

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1549 - Omi province

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In 1552, Ujitsuna marced his armies along with Nagayoshi, and appointed to Kanrei.

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1552 - Kanrei

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However, a puppet of Nagayoshi, Ujitsuna didn't have any powers.

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After that, Ujitsuna was given Yodo castle at Settsu province and monitored by Nagayoshi.

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In 1563, he died in despair and hopelessness.

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