Hara Masatane (原 昌胤, 1531 – June 29, 1575) was a senior retainer of the Takeda clan during the late Sengoku period of Japanese history. He was known as one of the 'Twenty-Four Generals of Takeda Shingen'.[1]
Hara Masatane | |
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 Painting of Hapanese samurai, Hara Masatane, possibly painted in the 1550’s | |
| Native name | 原 昌胤 |
| Born | 1531 |
| Died | June 29, 1575 |
| Allegiance |  Takeda clan |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Mimasetoge (1569) Battle of Nagashino (1575) |
| Relations | Hara Toratane |
Military life edit
He was present at the Battle of Mimasetoge in 1569 and was killed in the forefront of the fighting in the Battle of Nagashino in 1575.
Personal life edit
Masatane was a relative of Hara Toratane, though from a different branch of the family, and was also a skilled commander.
References edit
- ^ Turnbull, Stephen. (2013). Samurai Armies 1467-1649, p. 62.
Further reading edit
- Turnbull, Stephen. Kawanakajima 1553-64: Samurai Power Struggle