Harada Nobutane Explained

Harada Nobutane
Birth Date:1560
Birth Place:Kyūshū, Japan
Death Date:1598
Death Place:Ulsan, Korea
Occupation:Akizuki clan retainer, Toyotomi clan retainer

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]

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Notes and References

  1. "Kusano-shi" on Harimaya.com
  2. "Harada-shi" on Harimaya.com