Shimazu Yoshihiro

ModernGeneralJapan1535 — 1619

Shimazu clan general known as the Demon of Satsuma.

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Quick Facts

Born

1535

Died

1619

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)63

Political (20%)42

Influence (20%)61

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)62

Strategy (15%)50

Total Score54.7

Shimazu Yoshihiro — Complete Timeline

1578 AD

Battle of MimigawaWar◆ Major

Shimazu Yoshihiro led the Shimazu clan to victory against the Otomo clan at the Battle of Mimigawa. Using a pincer movement, the Shimazu forces destroyed the Otomo army, expanding their territory in Kyushu.

Sengoku PeriodBattleKyushu

Impact: regionalconstructive

1587 AD

Siege of Udo CastleWar

Shimazu Yoshihiro besieged Udo Castle in Higo Province during Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Kyushu campaign. The castle fell after a prolonged siege, but the Shimazu clan ultimately submitted to Hideyoshi.

Sengoku PeriodSiegeKyushu Campaign

Impact: regional

1592 AD

Invasion of KoreaWar◆ Major

Shimazu Yoshihiro participated in Toyotomi Hideyoshi's invasion of Korea. He led forces in several battles, including the capture of Gyeongju, and gained a reputation for fierce fighting.

Imjin WarInvasionKorea

Impact: regionaldestructive

1600 AD

Battle of SekigaharaWar

Shimazu Yoshihiro fought for the Western Army at Sekigahara. His forces engaged Tokugawa Ieyasu's troops but were eventually forced to retreat. Yoshihiro survived the battle and returned to Satsuma.

Sengoku PeriodBattleWestern Army

Impact: nationaldestructive