Eastern Army · Hosokawa
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
- 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.
- Keichō 5 The death of Gracia While he was on campaign, his wife Gracia, refusing to become a hostage, died in the Osaka mansion.
- Keichō 5 Sekigahara Fought the Ishida contingent for the Eastern Army and was granted Kokura afterwards.
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Related sites
- Kumamoto Castle
- Kokura Castle
- Kōtō-in (Kyoto)