Kato Yoshiaki

ModernGeneralJapan1563 — 1631

Brave general who fought at Shizugatake and Sekigahara.

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Quick Facts

Born

1563

Died

1631

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)25

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)42

Leadership (15%)47

Strategy (15%)43

Total Score41.5

Kato Yoshiaki — Complete Timeline

1583 AD

Battle of ShizugatakeWar◆ Major

Kato Yoshiaki fought at the Battle of Shizugatake under Toyotomi Hideyoshi against Shibata Katsuie. He was one of the Seven Spears of Shizugatake, a group of samurai recognized for their bravery in the battle.

ShizugatakeSeven SpearsToyotomi

Impact: nationalconstructive

1600 AD

Battle of SekigaharaWar◆ Major

Yoshiaki fought for the Eastern Army under Tokugawa Ieyasu at Sekigahara. He commanded a force of 3,000 men and engaged the Western Army. After the victory, he was rewarded with the Matsuyama domain in Iyo Province.

SekigaharaEastern ArmyDomain Reward

Impact: nationalconstructive

1601 AD

Governorship of Matsuyama DomainPolitical Action

Yoshiaki was appointed daimyo of the Matsuyama domain in Iyo Province (modern Ehime Prefecture). He administered the domain for three decades, implementing policies to stabilize and develop the region.

Domain GovernanceMatsuyamaAdministration

Impact: regionalconstructive

1614 AD

Siege of OsakaWar

Yoshiaki participated in the Siege of Osaka, leading Tokugawa forces. He commanded troops in the winter and summer campaigns, helping to destroy the Toyotomi clan and secure Tokugawa supremacy.

Siege of OsakaTokugawaCampaign

Impact: national