Morozumi Torasada | |
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Native name | 両角 虎定 |
Nickname(s) | Masakiyo |
Born | 1480 Kai Province |
Died | September 10, 1561 Battles of Kawanakajima, Shinano Province |
Allegiance | Takeda clan |
Rank | Commander |
Battles/wars | Battle of Mikajiri Shinano campaign Battles of Kawanakajima |
Morozumi Torasada (両角 虎定 or 諸角昌清[1], died 1561) also called Morozumi Bingono Kami Torasada (諸角豊後守)[2] was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period. He served the Takeda clan.[3][4][5] Morozumi Torasada had served three generations of the Takeda family in many different battles.
In 1561, he participated in the Battle of Kawanakajima,[5] He fought bravely and was killed in the battle between Takeda Shingen and Uesugi Kenshin.[2] It is said that Torasada was 81 years old at the time.[2]