Toda Katsushige

Toda Katsushige (戸田 勝成; 1557 – October 21, 1600) was a daimyo in Sengoku period and Azuchi-Momoyama period.

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1557 - October 21 - 1600 - Daimyo - Sengoku period - Azuchi-Momoyama period

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At first, Katsushige served Niwa Nagahide.

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In 1585, after Nagahide died, Katsushige served Toyotomi Hideyoshi and was given 10,000 koku at Echizen Province.

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1585 - Toyotomi Hideyoshi - Koku - Echizen Province

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He took part in the expedition to Kyusyu (in 1586) and Odawara (in 1590) and the Battle of Bunroku (in 1592).

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Expedition to Kyusyu - 1586 - Odawara - 1590 - Battle of Bunroku - 1592

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In 1600, he took part in Ishida Mitsunari's force at the Battle of Sekigahara.

Related Topics:
1600 - Ishida Mitsunari - Battle of Sekigahara

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He battled hard under the command of Otani Yoshitsugu.

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However, he died in the battle since Kobayakawa Hideaki, Wakisaka Yasuharu and others betrayed him.

Related Topics:
Kobayakawa Hideaki - Wakisaka Yasuharu

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Many people (according to one estimate, including those taking part in Tokugawa Ieyasu's force) regreted Katsushige's death since he had had prowess and been respected by many daimyos.

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