Andō Chikasue (安東 愛季, 1539 – October 2, 1587) was a Japanese daimyō of the Sengoku period, who was a powerful figure in the north half of Dewa Province. Chikasue was the son of Andō Kiyosue.
Andō Chikasue | |
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| 安東 愛季 | |
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| Andō family head | |
| In office 1553–1587 | |
| Preceded by | Andō Kiyosue |
| Succeeded by | Akita Sanesue |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1539 Hiyama Castle, Hiyama District, Dewa Province, Japan |
| Died | 1587 Yodokawa, Senboku District, Dewa Province |
| Resting place | Ryuonin, Miharu, Tamura District, Mutsu Province |
| Residence(s) | Minato Castle, Hiyama Castle |
| Nickname | Big Dipper |
| Military service | |
| Battles/wars | Minato Disturbance |
Chikasue united the Hiyama Ando and Minato Ando families who had been divided. He obtained some mines, and he ruled the Akita port directly. He changed the name of the clan from Andō to Akita and was extolled as being like the Big Dipper in the northern sky. However, he died of sickness immediately before the unification of the north half of Dewa Province.[1][2]
He was succeeded by his son Akita Sanesue.
References
edit- ^ 武家家伝
- ^ Junji Shioya, 新版県史 秋田県の歴史, Tokyo:Yamakawa, 2001, ISBN 4-634-32050-9
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