Akechi Hidemitsu
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Akechi.
Akechi Hidemitsu (明智 秀満, 1536? - July 4, 1582) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period. A senior retainer of Oda Nobunaga's vassal Akechi Mitsuhide, he served Mitsuhide until the latter's death in 1582 at the hands of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. He is also known as Akechi Mitsuharu.
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Akechi Hidemitsu | |
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明智 秀満 | |
Lord of Fukuchiyama Castle | |
In office 1576–1582 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1536 Mikawa Province |
Died | July 4, 1582 Sakamoto Castle |
Nickname | Rokurōzaemon |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Oda clan Akechi clan |
Commands | Fukuchiyama Castle |
Battles/wars | Tanba Campaign (1575) Honnoji Incident (1582) Battle of Yamazaki (1582) |
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