Amano Takashige

Amano Takashige (天野 隆重, 1503–1584) was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period who served the Mōri clan.[2] He was the keeper of Gassantoda castle which was the most important castle of the Mōri clan in the San'in region.[3][4][5]

Gassantoda Castle
Amano Takashige
Amano Takashige
Native name
天野 隆重
Born1503 (1503)
Aki Province
DiedApril 17, 1584(1584-04-17) (aged 80–81)
Iwakuni
Commands heldKinmeisan Castle,[1] Saizaki Castle,[1] Gassantoda Castle
Battles/warsSiege of Gassantoda Castle(1569)
In this Japanese name, the surname is Amano.

References
  1. Nihon Jōkaku Taikei Vol.13 Hiroshima, Okayama. Tokyo: 新人物往来社. 1980. p. 201. ISBN 9784404009982.
  2. Nihon Jōkaku Taikei Vol.13 Hiroshima, Okayama. Tokyo: 新人物往来社. 1980. p. 203. ISBN 9784404009982.
  3. "Gassantoda Castle" (in Japanese). Archaeological Dattabse Shimane. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  4. "戦国時代の松江" (PDF) (in Japanese). Matsue city official pdf. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  5. "Gassantoda Castle" (in Japanese). Yasugi-city Tourism Association. Retrieved 27 October 2021.


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