Mōri Hiromoto
Japanese warlord (1466–1506) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Mōri Hiromoto (毛利 弘元, 1466 – February 13, 1506) was a local warlord (jizamurai) of Aki Province in the west Chūgoku region of Japan during the Muromachi period and Sengoku period of the 16th century. The Mōri clan claimed descent from Ōe no Hiromoto, an adviser to Minamoto no Yoritomo. He is most known as the father of the famous Mōri Motonari.[1]
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Mōri Hiromoto | |
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毛利 弘元 | |
Head of Mōri clan | |
In office 1476–1506 | |
Preceded by | Mōri Toyomoto |
Succeeded by | Mōri Okimoto |
Personal details | |
Born | 1466 Aki |
Died | February 13, 1506 (aged 39 or 40) Tajihi-Sarugake Castle, Aki |
Relations | Mōri Toyomoto (father) Mōri Okimoto (son) Mōri Motonari (son) |
Nickname | Chiyojumaru (千代寿丸) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Ōuchi clan |
Rank | Jizamurai |
Unit | Mōri clan |
Commands | Yoshida-Kōriyama Castle |
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