Harada Nobutane
Harada Nobutane | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1560 |
| Died | 1598 |
| Occupation(s) | Akizuki clan retainer, Toyotomi clan retainer |
Harada Nobutane (原田 信種, 1560–1598) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period through Azuchi–Momoyama period, who served the Akizuki clan of Kyūshū. His court title was Shimotsuke no kami (下野守). He was born to Kusano Chikanaga,[1] but was adopted as heir to the Harada family. He became a vassal of Toyotomi Hideyoshi following Hideyoshi's invasion of Kyūshū; Harada then served as yoriki under Sassa Narimasa and Katō Kiyomasa. He joined Katō Kiyomasa's force in Korea, and died at the Siege of Ulsan.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ (in Japanese) "Kusano-shi" on Harimaya.com
- ^ (in Japanese) "Harada-shi" on Harimaya.com
- (in Japanese) "Kusano-shi" on Harimaya.com (acc. 12 April 2008)
- (in Japanese) "Harada-shi" on Harimaya.com (acc. 12 April 2008)