Kitajō Takahiro

Kitajō Takahiro (北条 高広, 1517? – 1587?), also known as Mōri Takahiro, was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period.[1]

Kitajō Takahiro
Native name
北条 高広
BornUnknown
DiedUnknown
Commands heldKitajō Castle, Maebashi Castle
In this Japanese name, the surname is Matsuda.

In 1563, he was appointed castle lord of Maebashi Castle, which was a strategically important castle for the Uesugi clan. Thereafter, he helped the Uesugi clan's military affairs in Kantō Province.[2][1] At the Siege of Otate, he supported Uesugi Kagetora with his son Kitajō Hirotaka.[3] Hirotaka was seriously injured and died in a fierce battle at Odate Castle.[3] Kitajō castle was attacked and captured by Uesugi Kagekatsu.[4] Later, Takahiro became a vassal of Takigawa Kazumasu.[5]

References
  1. "デジタル版 日本人名大辞典+Plus「北条高広」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  2. "前橋城跡" (in Japanese). MAEBASHI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  3. Jōshinetsu no Meijō wo Auku Niigatahen. Tokyo: 吉川弘文庫. 2016. p. 79. ISBN 9784642082877.
  4. "柏崎市名所案内「北条城跡(きたじょうじょうせき)」" (in Japanese). Kashiwazaki city official. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  5. "北条城（読み）きたじょうじょう 日本の城がわかる事典「北条城」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 20 October 2021.


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