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Hosokawa Tadaoki

“Sansai / One of Rikyū's Seven Disciples”

Son of Hosokawa Fujitaka, who served the Ashikaga and the Oda, and husband of Akechi Mitsuhide's daughter Gracia. After Honnō-ji he refused to join his father-in-law and kept faith with the Oda. He was also a tea master, one of Rikyū's seven disciples. Before Sekigahara his wife Gracia died in the family mansion rather than be taken hostage; he fought hard for the Eastern Army and received Kokura in Buzen.

Epithet
“Sansai / One of Rikyū's Seven Disciples”
Rank / office
Governor of Etchū
Domain / base
Tango → Kokura, Buzen
Banner / crest
Nine stars
Side
Eastern Army
Lived
1563–1646 (aged 84)

Life

  1. Tenshō 10 The decision after Honnō-ji Refused to join his father-in-law Mitsuhide's rebellion and shaved his head to show his loyalty to the Oda.
  2. Keichō 5 The death of Gracia While he was on campaign, his wife Gracia, refusing to become a hostage, died in the Osaka mansion.
  3. Keichō 5 Sekigahara Fought the Ishida contingent for the Eastern Army and was granted Kokura afterwards.

Battles in this archive1 battles

  1. Battle of Sekigahara October 21, Keichō 5 Sekigahara, Mino Province Pressed on Mount Sasao beside the Kuroda contingent and fought a see-saw battle with the Ishida main force. 5,000 troops Watch ▸

Related sites

  • Kumamoto Castle
  • Kokura Castle
  • Kōtō-in (Kyoto)