Hara Masatane

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Hara Masatane
Painting of Hapanese samurai, Hara Masatane, possibly painted in the 1550’s
Native name
原 昌胤
Born1531
DiedJune 29, 1575
Allegiance Takeda clan
Battles/warsBattle of Mimasetoge (1569)
Battle of Nagashino (1575)
RelationsHara Toratane

Hara Masatane (原 昌胤, 1531 – June 29, 1575) was a senior retainer of the Takeda clan during the late Sengoku period of Japanese history. He was known as one of the 'Twenty-Four Generals of Takeda Shingen'.[1]

Military life[edit]

He was present at the Battle of Mimasetoge in 1569 and was killed in the forefront of the fighting in the Battle of Nagashino in 1575.

Personal life[edit]

Masatane was a relative of Hara Toratane, though from a different branch of the family, and was also a skilled commander.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Turnbull, Stephen. (2013). Samurai Armies 1467-1649, p. 62.

Further reading[edit]

  • Turnbull, Stephen. Kawanakajima 1553-64: Samurai Power Struggle

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