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Shimazu Yoshihiro
島津 義弘
Shimazu Yoshihiro
Head of Shimazu clan
In office
1587–1602
Preceded byShimazu Yoshihisa
Succeeded byShimazu Tadatsune
Personal details
BornAugust 21, 1535
Izaku Castle, Satsuma Province
DiedAugust 30, 1619 (aged 84)
NationalityJapanese
Spouse(s)Hongō Tadataka's daughter
Saishō-dono
RelationsShimazu Yoshihisa (brother)
Shimazu Toshihisa (brother)
Shimazu Iehisa (half-brother)
ChildrenShimazu Hisayasu
Shimazu Tadatsune
Parents
  • Shimazu Takahisa (father)
  • Sesshō (mother)
Nickname(s)"Shimazu Demon"
(Oni-Shimazu)
Military service
Allegiance Shimazu clan
Toyotomi clan
Western Army
RankDaimyo
Unit Shimazu clan
CommandsIino Castle
Battles/wars
  • Early Battles
    • Battle of Kizaki
    • Siege of Takabaru
    • Battle of Mimigawa
    • Siege of Iwaya Castle
  • Kyūshū campaign
    • siege of Kagoshima
  • Korean campaign
    • Imjin War
      • Gangwon campaign
    • Jeongyu War
      • Battle of Chilchonryang
      • Battle of Sacheon
      • Battle of Noryang
  • Sekigahara Campaign
    • Battle of Sone castle
    • Battle of Sekigahara

Shimazu Yoshihiro (島津 義弘, August 21, 1535 – August 30, 1619) was the second son of Shimazu Takahisa and the younger brother of Shimazu Yoshihisa. Traditionally believed to be the 17th head of the Shimazu clan, he was a skilled general during the Sengoku period who greatly contributed to the unification of Kyūshū.

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