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Amago Haruhisa
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尼子晴久
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| Head of Amago clan | |
| In office 1538–1561 |
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| Preceded by | Amago Tsunehisa |
| Succeeded by | Amago Yoshihisa |
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| Born | March 8, 1514 Izumo Province |
| Died | January 9, 1561 (aged 46) Gassantoda Castle |
| Nationality | Japanese |
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| Relatives | Amago Tsunehisa (grandfather) Amago Kunihisa (first cousin) Amago Katsuhisa (brother) |
| Nicknames | Saburoshirō (三郎四郎) Akihisa (詮久) |
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| Allegiance |  Amago clan |
| Rank | Daimyō (Lord) |
| Unit | Amago clan |
| Battles/wars | Siege of Koriyama (1540-1541) Siege of Gassantoda Castle (1542-1543) |
Amago Haruhisa (尼子 晴久, March 8, 1514 – January 9, 1561) was a powerful Japanese warlord, known as a daimyō, who lived in the Izumo Province in western Japan. He was the second son of Amago Masahisa. His first name was Akihisa, but he changed it to Haruhisa in 1541. This change happened after Ashikaga Yoshiharu, a high-ranking leader, allowed him to use a special character from his own name.
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Biography
Becoming the Clan Leader
Haruhisa became the head of the Amago clan in 1537. This happened after his grandfather, Amago Tsunehisa, decided to step down. Haruhisa's father, Amago Masahisa, had died earlier in a battle. Haruhisa's childhood name was Saburōshirō (三郎四郎).
Expanding His Territory
As the new leader, Haruhisa wanted to make his family's lands bigger and stronger. He started many military campaigns to expand his control. His armies even reached as far as the Harima Province.
A Difficult Battle
In 1540, Haruhisa faced a big challenge during the Siege of Koriyama. He led his army against Mōri Motonari, another powerful warlord. This battle ended in a tough defeat for Haruhisa. Many of his loyal followers left him, thinking his time as a leader was almost over.
Defending His Home
The next year, his grandfather, Amago Tsunehisa, passed away. An enemy leader, Ōuchi Yoshitaka, then launched a counterattack. He wanted to completely defeat the Amago clan. However, Haruhisa was strong and successfully defended his main castle, Toda Castle, during the Siege of Toda Castle in 1542–1543. He managed to encourage his followers who had left him to return. After gathering enough troops, he successfully pushed back the invasion.
Gaining More Control
From this point on, Haruhisa worked hard to secure his power. He gained full control over several important areas. These included Izumo, Hōki, Mimasaka, and Oki. In 1551, Ōuchi Yoshitaka was killed during a rebellion led by Sue Harukata. The next year, in 1552, the Muromachi shogunate (the government at the time) officially recognized Haruhisa. They offered him leadership over eight different areas, including the four he already controlled.
Strengthening His Clan
Later in his life, Haruhisa made a big decision to strengthen his control over the Amago clan. He decided to remove his uncle, Amago Kunihisa, and his uncle's followers. These followers were known as Shingūtō. This action helped Haruhisa to make sure he was the only one in charge of the Amago clan.
Final Battles and Death
When Sue Harukata was defeated by Mōri Motonari in the Battle of Miyajima, Haruhisa saw a chance. He wanted to claim Iwami Province and its valuable Omori Silver Mine. He made an alliance with the Ogasawara clan of Iwami and moved to take control of the mine. Motonari launched a counterattack, and both leaders fought in a series of battles. There was no clear winner. In late 1560, while still fighting against Motonari, Haruhisa collapsed at Gassantoda Castle. He died on January 9, 1561.
Family
- Father: Amago Masahisa (1494-1518)
- Mother: Yamada Yukimatsu's daughter
- Wives:
- Daughter of Amago Kunihisa
- An unknown woman
- Children:
- Matashiro
- Amago Yoshihisa (by the daughter of Amago Kunihisa)
- Amago Tomohisa (1546-1623) (by the daughter of Amago Kunihisa)
- Amago Hidehisa (died 1609) (by the daughter of Amago Kunihisa)
- A daughter
- A daughter who married Misawa Tamekiyo
See also
In Spanish: Amago Haruhisa para niños
- Amago Siki (in Japanese) - A detailed site with a complete record of Amago clan.
