Sakenobe Hidetsuna (鮭延 秀綱, 1563 – 1646) was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period. He was a chief vassal of the Mogami clan.[1] He was also the castle lord in command of Sakenobe castle.[2][3]

Sakenobe Hidetsuna
Native name
鮭延 秀綱
Born1563
Mamurogawa
Died1646
Koga, Ibaraki
CommandsSakenobe castle
Battles / warsDewa Campaign (1581-1588)
Odawara Campaign (1590)
Kunohe Rebellion (1591)
Sekigahara campaign (1600)

In 1581, he surrendered when his Sakenobe castle was attacked by Mogami Yoshiaki and soon he became Yoshiaki's chief vassal.[1]

In 1600, during the Battle of Sekigahara, he participated in the Siege of Hasedō.[1] He fought against Naoe Kanetsugu of the Western Army and showed a remarkable performance as a commander.[4][1][5]

In 1622, after Mogami clan was demolished by the Tokugawa Shogunate, he became a vassal of Doi Toshikatsu.[6][3][7]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Sakenobe Hidetsuna Page8" (in Japanese). Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum official. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  2. ^ "朝日日本歴史人物事典「鮭延秀綱」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Sakenobe Castle" (in Japanese). MAMUROGAWA TOWN official. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  4. ^ "日本の城がわかる事典「鮭延城」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  5. ^ "Sakenobe Hidetsuna Page5" (in Japanese). Mogami Yoshiaki Historical Museum official. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
  6. ^ "鮭延寺" (in Japanese). Koga city Tourism Association. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  7. ^ "武将・鮭延秀綱、こんな人物 真室川小6年生、学びを創作劇に" (in Japanese). Yamagata Shimbun. Retrieved 24 October 2021.