Onamihime 阿南姫 | |
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Castellan of Sukagawa castle (De facto Nikaidō clan head) | |
In office 1582–1589 | |
Preceded by | Nikaidō Yukichika |
Personal details | |
Born | July 4, 1541 |
Died | August 30, 1602 |
Spouse | Nikaidō Moriyoshi |
Children | Nikaidō Heishiro Nikaidō Yukichika |
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Relatives | Date Terumune (brother) Date Masamune (nephew) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Date clan Ashina clan Satake clan |
Unit | Nikaidō clan |
Battles/wars | Battle of Hitotoribashi Battle of Koriyama Battle of Suriagehara Siege of Sukagawa |
Onamihime (阿南姫, July 4, 1541 – August 30, 1602) was a late-Sengoku period Onna-musha. She was the first daughter of Date Harumune, sister of Date Terumune and aunt of Date Masamune. She was the ruler of Sukagawa castle in Mutsu Province. She was best known for being a potential enemy of her nephew, Masamune, participating in several campaigns against expansion of the Date clan in the region of Ōshū.