Amago Yoshihisa

Amago Yoshihisa (尼子 義久, 1540 – October 14, 1610) was a daimyō (lord) of Izumo Province.

In this Japanese name, the surname is Amago.

He was the eldest son of Haruhisa and he was given the childhood name of Saburōshirō (三郎四郎).[1] After his father's sudden death in 1560, he became the head of the clan to continue the fight against the Mōri clan.[1] While besieged in Gassantoda Castle, Yoshihisa had a retainer, Uyama Hisakane executed after fearing betrayal. This caused most of his remaining troops to desert and on 1566, he surrendered to Mōri Motonari.[1] Yoshihisa was permitted to become a monk and was held captive at Enmeiji.[1] As a monk, Yoshihisa changed his name to Yurin (友林).[1] After Mōri Terumoto became the head of Mōri clan, he became a retainer under Terumoto.[1]

Family
  • Father: Amago Haruhisa
  • Mother: daughter of Amago Kunihisa
  • Wife: daughter of Kyogoku clan
  • Son: Amago Tomohisa
  • Adopted son: Amago Motosato (1572-1622)

References
  1. "朝日日本歴史人物事典「尼子義久」の解説". kotobank. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
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