Miyohime
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Miyohime (美代姫) or Enkyū Myōgetsu (圓久妙月) was a Japanese Onna-musha from the late-Sengoku period. She was a retainer of Ryūzōji clan. After her husband and Ryūzōji Takanobu were slain in the Battle of Okitanawate, she became the head of 'Kamafunatsu castle' and 'Hyakutake clan'.
Quick Facts Enkyū Myōgetsu圓久妙月, Castellan of Kamafunatsu castle ...
Enkyū Myōgetsu 圓久妙月 | |
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Castellan of Kamafunatsu castle | |
In office 1584 | |
Preceded by | Hyakutake Tomonake |
Personal details | |
Born | 1553 (1553) |
Died | 1615(1615-00-00) (aged 61–62) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Ryūzōji clan |
Unit | Hyakutake clan |
Battles/wars | Siege of Saga Siege of Kumafunatsu |
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