Sue Takafusa

16th-century Japanese samurai

Born: December 12, 1521 · Died: October 16, 1555

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Overview

Known for

16th-century Japanese samurai

Significance

Sue Harukata was a samurai who served as a senior retainer of the Ōuchi clan in the Sengoku period in Japan.

Who was Sue Takafusa?

Sue Harukata (陶晴賢; 1521 – October 16, 1555) was a samurai who served as a senior retainer of the Ōuchi clan in the Sengoku period in Japan. He was the second son of Sue Okifusa, a senior retainer of the Ōuchi clan.

Historical significance

His childhood name was Goro, and he previously had the name Takafusa (隆房). His childhood name was Goro, and he previously had the name Takafusa.

Related on thisDay

Sue Takafusa forces Ōuchi Yoshitaka to commit suicide

Sue Takafusa led a coup against Ōuchi Yoshitaka, forcing the daimyō to commit suicide at Tainei-ji temple and ending the clan's prosperity.

Sources and further reading

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Date article: Sue Takafusa forces Ōuchi Yoshitaka to commit suicide Wikipedia source

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