Hara Masatane

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]

In this Japanese name, the surname is Hara.
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

Military life

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

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

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

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