Naoe Kanetsugu | |
|---|---|
 Naoe Kanetsugu | |
| Karō of Uesugi clan | |
| In office 1581–1620 | |
| Preceded by | Naoe Nobutsuna |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1559 Sakado Castle, Echigo Province |
| Died | January 23, 1620 (aged 60–61) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Spouse | Naoe Osen |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Uesugi clan |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Tedorigawa Siege of Otate Odawara Campaign Siege of Shiroishi Siege of Hataya Siege of Hasedō Siege of Osaka |
Naoe Kanetsugu (直江 兼続, 1559 – January 23, 1620) was a Japanese samurai of the 16th–17th centuries. The eldest son of Higuchi Kanetoyo, Kanetsugu was famed for his service to two generations of the Uesugi daimyōs. He was also known by his court title, Yamashiro no Kami (山城守)[1] or his childhood name, Higuchi Kanetsugu (樋口 兼続).
Kanetsugu served first as a koshō (小姓) to Uesugi Kenshin. After Kenshin had died, he served as Karō to Kagekatsu, the adopted son of Kenshin.[2] Kanetsugu's brother, Ōkuni Sanehiro, was also a famous Uesugi retainer.
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