Date Masamune

ModernGeneralJapan1567 — 1636

One-Eyed Dragon of Oshu, founder of Sendai.

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Quick Facts

Born

1567

Died

1636

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)67

Political (20%)70

Influence (20%)72

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)85

Strategy (15%)61

Total Score67.1

Date Masamune — Complete Timeline

1588 AD

Battle of KoriyamaWar

Date Masamune besieged Koriyama Castle in Mutsu Province. The castle fell after a fierce battle, further expanding Masamune's territory and demonstrating his military prowess.

Sengoku PeriodSiegeMutsu

Impact: regionalconstructive

1589 AD

Battle of SuriageharaWar◆ Major

Date Masamune defeated the Ashina clan at Suriagehara in Mutsu Province. This victory allowed Masamune to expand his territory and solidify his control over the southern Tohoku region.

Sengoku PeriodBattleTohoku

Impact: regionalconstructive

1590 AD

Submission to Toyotomi HideyoshiPolitical Action◆ Major

Date Masamune submitted to Toyotomi Hideyoshi after the Siege of Odawara. He was allowed to retain his domain but was forced to cede some territory, marking a shift from independent daimyo to vassal.

Sengoku PeriodSubmissionToyotomi

Impact: national

1601 AD

Founding of SendaiPolitical Action

Date Masamune founded the city of Sendai as his new capital. He built Sendai Castle and developed the surrounding area, establishing a prosperous domain that became a major center in northern Japan.

Sengoku PeriodCity FoundingSendai

Impact: regionalconstructive