Yasuda Nagahide

Yasuda Nagahide (安田長秀) (1517 – May 8, 1582?) was a Japanese Military commander (武将, Bushou), who served the Uesugi clan (上杉氏, Uesugishi), during the Sengoku period and assisted with the construction of Yasuda Castle.[1][2]

In this Japanese name, the surname is Yasuda.

Nagahide was a trusted retainer of Kenshin's. He fought in the left flank at the 4th Battle of Kawanakajima (1561) and received a personal commendation from Kenshin for his bravery in the action. He supported Uesugi Kagekatsu during the Siege of Otate (1578).

References
  1. Goldsmith, Brian (2008). Amassing Economies: The Medieval Origins of Early Modern Japan, 1450-1700. Stanford University.
  2. 日本の城がわかる事典. "安田城(やすだじょう)とは？ 意味や使い方". コトバンク (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-09-19.


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