Amago Yoshihisa facts for kids
Amago Yoshihisa (尼子 義久, 1540 – October 14, 1610) was an important Japanese leader known as a daimyō. A daimyō was a powerful lord who ruled over a specific area in Japan during a time when different clans often fought for control. Yoshihisa was the lord of Izumo Province.
He was the oldest son of Amago Haruhisa. When he was a child, he was called Saburōshirō (三郎四郎). In 1560, his father passed away suddenly. Yoshihisa then became the new leader of the Amago clan. He had to continue the fight against a strong rival family, the Mōri clan.
Challenges and Surrender
The Amago clan faced many challenges. Yoshihisa and his forces were surrounded at Gassantoda Castle. During this difficult time, some of his supporters left him. In 1566, he decided to surrender to Mōri Motonari, the leader of the Mōri clan.
After surrendering, Yoshihisa was allowed to become a Buddhist monk. He lived at a temple called Enmeiji. As a monk, he changed his name to Yurin (友林). Later, when Mōri Terumoto became the head of the Mōri clan, Yoshihisa served under him.
His Family
- Father: Amago Haruhisa
- Mother: Daughter of Amago Kunihisa
- Wife: Daughter of the Kyogoku clan
- Son: Amago Tomohisa
- Adopted son: Amago Motosato (1572–1622)
