Morozumi Torasada Explained

Morozumi Torasada
Native Name:両角 虎定
Birth Date:1480
Death Date:September 10, 1561
Birth Place:Kai Province
Death Place:Battles of Kawanakajima, Shinano Province
Nickname:Masakiyo
Allegiance:Takeda clan
Rank:Commander
Battles:Battle of Mikajiri
Shinano campaign
Battles of Kawanakajima

also called Morozumi Bingono Kami Torasada (諸角豊後守) was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period. He served the Takeda clan.[1] [2] [3] Morozumi Torasada had served three generations of the Takeda family in many different battles.

In 1561, he participated in the Battle of Kawanakajima,[3] He fought bravely and was killed in the battle between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin.[4] It is said that Torasada was 81 years old at the time.[4]

In fiction

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 慈照寺. Japan Travel And Tourism Association. ja. 23 October 2021.
  2. Web site: 慈照寺. Kai city official. ja. 23 October 2021.
  3. Web site: デジタル版 日本人名大辞典+Plus「両角虎定」の解説. kotobank. ja. 22 October 2021.
  4. Web site: 諸角豊後守虎定. Nagano Convention Visitors Bureau. ja. 22 October 2021.
  5. Web site: 風林火山. allcinema. 23 October 2021.