Katsura Motozumi | |
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 Katsura Motozumi | |
| Native name | 桂 元澄 |
| Born | 1500 Aki Province |
| Died | 5 September 1569 (aged 68–69) |
| Commands | Katsura Castle, Sakurao Castle |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Miyajima |
Katsura Motozumi (桂 元澄, 1500 – 5 September 1569) was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period. Motozumi was one of the most important retainers of the Mōri clan.[1][2] He was also the castle lord in command of Sakurao Castle.[1]
Saka Hirohide, who was related to Motosumi's father Katsura Hirozumi, rebelled against Mōri Motonari. Hirohide was dissatisfied with Motonari's succession to the family headship,[3][4] but the rebellion ended in failure .[3][4] Later, Hirozumi took responsibility for the conflict and committed seppuku.[4][3] In the Battle of Miyajima, Motozumi succeeded as a decoy and lured Sue Harukata's army toward Itsukushima and so contributed to the victory of the Mōri clan.[5]
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