Otomo Sorin (大友 宗麟 Ōtomo Sōrin; 1530-1587), "Fujiwara-no Yoshisige" (藤原 義鎮), or "Otomo Yoshishige" (大友 義鎮) was the eldest son of Otomo Yoshiaki, the lord of Funai. Sorin became the Daimyo of a clan that traced it's roots back even to that of Fujiwara Hidesato, who was the adopted son of Nakahara Chikayoshi. Hidesato was a servant under Minamoto Yoritomo during the Genpei War, and fought alongside him during the battle at Mutsu in 1189. After Hidesato was named "Shugo" of Buzen and Bungo, Hidesato adopted the surname of "Otomo", hence where Yoshishige got his surname. Events June 25 - Augsburg confession presented to Charles V of Holy Roman Empire. ... 1587 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar (or a common year starting on Sunday of the 10-day slower Julian calendar). ... Daimyo Matsudaira Katamori visits the residence of a retainer. ... Minamoto no Yoritomo 源頼朝 (1147 - February 9, 1199) was the founder and first shogun of the Kamakura Shogunate of Japan, from 1192 to 1199. ... The Genpei or Gempei War (源平合戦、寿永・治承の乱) (1180-1185) was a war of ancient Japan, fought between the Taira and Minamoto clans. ... Mutsu (むつ市; -shi) is a city located in Aomori in Tohoku region of Japan. ... Events January 21 - Philip II of France and Richard I of England begin to assemble troops to wage the Third Crusade September 3- Richard I of England is crowned as king of England. ... Buzen was also an old province of Japan. ... Japan in eastern Kyushu, which bordered on Buzen, Hyuga, Higo, Chikugo, and Chikuzen provinces. ... Otomo clan (大伴氏) was a Japanese clan, which has served Okimi for a long time. ...

During the year of 1562, Yoshishige adopted the name of "Sambisai Sorin", but best known as "Otomo Sorin". During that same year, the Otomo accepted an alliance with the Amako (who were the enemies of the Mori), against the Mori. The head of the Mori at that time, Môri Takamoto, was assisted by the Shôgun Ashikaga Yoshiteru, which led to a peace treaty between the clans. To prove that there would be peace, Sorin proposed his daughter to be married to the likes of Mori Terumoto, who was the son of Takamoto. This union is not fully known if it ever truly happened. Events Earliest English slave-trading expedition under John Hawkins. ... Mori (森) is a Japanese family name. ... Ashikaga Yoshiteru (Jp. ... Mōri Terumoto (毛利 輝元) (January 22, 1553 – April 27, 1625) was the son of Mori Takamoto, fought against Toyotomi Hideyoshi but was eventually overcome, participated in the Kyushu campaign (1587) on Hideyoshis side and built Hiroshima Castle. ...

During the year of 1564, Sorin had no choice but to quell a rebellion against the likes of the Akizuki of Chikuzen, due to being soo rebellious. The Otomo then moved against the Ryuzoji of Hizen, which prompted the interference of the Mori. Sorin soon got the news that one very notable vassal under the Otomo, known as Hetsugi Akitsura was noted to be defeated at the Battle of Tatarahama, along with losing the Tachibana Castle in the year of 1569. After Sorin heard of this, he threatended the Buzen foothold, forcing the Mori to retreat. Events March 27 — Naples bans kissing in public under the penalty of death June 22 — Fort Caroline, the first French attempt at colonizing the New World September 10 — The Battle of Kawanakajima Ottoman Turks invade Malta Modern pencil becomes common in England Conquistadors crossed the Pacific Spanish founded a colony... The article incorporates text from OpenHistory. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The article incorporates text from OpenHistory. ... Events January 11 - First recorded lottery in England. ...

By this time, Sorin was in control of Bungo, most of Buzen, Chikuzen, Chikugo, and influence over Higo and Hizen. The Otomo soon became known as the "Seven-Province Host of the Otomo". Throughout all of history, Sorin was known as a very mightly Daimyo, being destined for regional supremacy. Japan in eastern Kyushu, which bordered on Buzen, Hyuga, Higo, Chikugo, and Chikuzen provinces. ... The article incorporates text from OpenHistory. ... This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The article incorporates text from OpenHistory. ... Daimyo Matsudaira Katamori visits the residence of a retainer. ...