Hōjō Sōun
Japanese daimyo of the early Sengoku period / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In this Japanese name, the surname is Hōjō.
Ise Sōzui (伊勢 宗瑞, 1432 or 1456 – September 8, 1519), also known as Hōjō Sōun (北条 早雲), was a Japanese daimyo and the first head of the Later Hōjō clan, one of the major powers in Japan's Sengoku period. Although he only belonged to a side branch of the more prestigious Ise family, he fought his way up, gaining territory and changing his name in imitation of the illustrious Hōjō.[1]
Quick Facts Head of Later Hōjō clan, Succeeded by ...
Hōjō Sōun | |
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北条 早雲 | |
Head of Later Hōjō clan | |
In office 1493–1519 | |
Succeeded by | Hōjō Ujitsuna |
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Born | 1432 or 1456 Takakoshi Castle, Ibara |
Died | September 8, 1519 Nirayama Castle, Izu Province, Japan |
Children | Hōjō Ujitsuna Hōjō Genan |
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Allegiance | Imagawa clan Later Hōjō clan |
Rank | Lord (Daimyō) |
Commands | Kōkokuji Castle Nirayama Castle |
Battles/wars | Izu campaign (1491-1493) Siege of Arai (1516) |
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