Kitajō Takahiro | |
Native Name: | 北条 高広 |
Birth Date: | Unknown |
Death Date: | Unknown |
Commands: | Kitajō Castle, Maebashi Castle |
, also known as Mōri Takahiro, was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period.
In 1563, he was appointed castle lord of Maebashi Castle, which was a strategically important castle for the Uesugi clan. Thereafter, he helped the Uesugi clan's military affairs in Kantō Province.[1] [2] At the Siege of Otate, he supported Uesugi Kagetora with his son Kitajō Hirotaka. Hirotaka was seriously injured and died in a fierce battle at Odate Castle.[3] Kitajō castle was attacked and captured by Uesugi Kagekatsu.[4] Later, Takahiro became a vassal of Takigawa Kazumasu.[5]