Hosokawa Takakuni

MedievalGeneralJapan1484 — 1531

Daimyo who fought in the succession struggles.

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Quick Facts

Born

1484

Died

1531

Country

Japan

Era

Medieval

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)61

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score50.4

Hosokawa Takakuni — Complete Timeline

1504 AD

Hosokawa Takakuni's succession strugglePolitical Action◆ Major

Takakuni, a daimyo, engaged in the succession struggles of the Hosokawa clan. He fought against other claimants to become the head of the clan, a position that gave him control over the shogunate in Kyoto.

Hosokawa clanSuccessionKyoto

Impact: regional

1527 AD

Battle of Katsura RiverWar◆ Major

Takakuni fought against the forces of Hosokawa Harumoto and Miyoshi Nagayoshi at the Battle of Katsura River. He was defeated, leading to his loss of control over Kyoto and the shogunate.

BattleDefeatKyoto

Impact: regionaldestructive

1531 AD

Death in battleWar◆ Major

Takakuni was killed in battle while attempting to regain power. His death marked the end of his faction's influence in the Hosokawa clan's internal conflicts.

DeathBattleHosokawa

Impact: regionaltragic