Kōsokabe Chikayasu
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Kōsokabe Chikayasu (香宗我部親泰, 1543 – 1593), third son of Chōsokabe Kunichika who was adopted by the Kōsokabe Clan in 1558 was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period, who served the Chōsokabe clan.[1] He was the castle lord in command of Aki Castle.[2][3] Throughout Chikayasu's life, he led many an army throughout his older brother Motochika's campaigns in Shikoku and contributing to the expansion of the domain of the Chōsokabe clan.[1]
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Kōsokabe Chikayasu | |
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香宗我部親泰 | |
Lord of Aki Castle | |
In office 1569–1585 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1543 Okō Castle, Tosa Province |
Died | 1593(1593-00-00) (aged 49–50) Nagato Province |
Relations | Chōsokabe Kunichika (father) Kōsokabe Chikahide (adopted father) Chōsokabe Motochika (Older brother) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Chosokabe clan Toyotomi clan |
Unit | Kōsokabe Clan |
Commands | Aki Castle |
Battles/wars | Battle of Yanagare (1569) Battle of Shimantogawa (1575) Battle of Nakatomigawa (1582) Battle of Hiketa (1583) Invasion of Shikoku (1585) Kyushu Campaign (1587) Korean Campaign (1592) |
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Kōsokabe.