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Uesugi Kenshin 上杉謙信
February 18, 1530—April 19, 1578
Nickname	Dragon of Echigo, God of War
Place of birth	Echigo Province, Japan
Place of death	Echigo Province, Japan
Allegiance	Uesugi family
Rank	Lord (Daimyō)
Battles/wars	Battles of Kawanakajima, Siege of Odawara (1561), Battle of Tedorigawa, many others

Uesugi Kenshin (上杉 謙信, Uesugi Kenshin^? February 18, 1530—April 19, 1578) was a daimyo who ruled Echigo province in the Sengoku Period of Japan. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... June 25 - Augsburg confession presented to Charles V of Holy Roman Empire. ... is the 109th day of the year (110th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events January 31 - Battle of Gemblours - Spanish forces under Don John of Austria and Alexander Farnese defeat the Dutch. ... Image File history File links Uesugi_Kenshin. ... Echigo (越後国; -no kuni) was an old province in north-central Japan, on the Sea of Japan side, northernmost part of the Hokurikudo (北陸道）circuit. ... Echigo (越後国; -no kuni) was an old province in north-central Japan, on the Sea of Japan side, northernmost part of the Hokurikudo (北陸道）circuit. ... The Uesugi clan (上杉氏) were descendants of Fujiwara Yoshikado, who was a daijo-daijin during the 9th Century. ... Daimyo Matsudaira Katamori visits the residence of a retainer. ... Combatants Takeda forces Uesugi forces Commanders Takeda Shingen, Yamamoto Kansuke†, Kōsaka Masanobu, others Uesugi Kenshin, Kakizaki Kageie, others Strength 20,000 18,000 Casualties (62%) Takeda Nobushige Morozumi Torasada Yamamoto Kansuke Hajikano Tadatsugu (72%) Shida Yoshitoki Shoda Sadataka The battles of Kawanakajima ) were fought in the Sengoku Period of... Combatants Uesugi forces Hōjō forces Commanders Uesugi Kenshin The Siege of Odawara the Siege of Odawara was a battle during the Sengoku period (16th century) of Japan. ... The Battle of Tedorigawa, took place in 1577. ... is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... June 25 - Augsburg confession presented to Charles V of Holy Roman Empire. ... is the 109th day of the year (110th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Events January 31 - Battle of Gemblours - Spanish forces under Don John of Austria and Alexander Farnese defeat the Dutch. ... Daimyo Matsudaira Katamori visits the residence of a retainer. ... Echigo (越後国; -no kuni) was an old province in north-central Japan, on the Sea of Japan side, northernmost part of the Hokurikudo (北陸道）circuit. ... “Sengoku” redirects here. ...

He was one of the many powerful lords of the Sengoku period. He is famed for his prowess on the battlefield, the legendary rivalry with Takeda Shingen, his military expertise, strategy and his belief in the god of war - Bishamonten. In fact, many of his followers and others believed him to be the avatar of Bishamonten, and called Kenshin god of war. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... painting of Tamonten, the Guardian of the North (one of the Four Guardian Kings). ... This article is about the concept in Hindu philosophy. ...

Note on the name

His original name was Nagao Kagetora (長尾景虎). He changed his name to Uesugi Masatora (上杉政虎) when he inherited the Uesugi family name in order to accept the official title of Kantō Kanrei (関東管領). Later he changed his name again to Uesugi Terutora (上杉輝虎) to honor the Shogun Ashikaga Yoshiteru (足利義輝), and finally to Kenshin (上杉謙信) after he became a Buddhist monk; in particular, he would become renowned for being a devotee of Bishamonten. For the majority of this description, the name of Kenshin will be used. Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate Shōgun )   is supreme general of the samurai,a military rank and historical title in Japan. ... painting of Tamonten, the Guardian of the North (one of the Four Guardian Kings). ...

Kenshin is sometimes referred to as "The Dragon of Echigo" because of his fearsome skills in the martial arts displayed on the battlefield. His rival Takeda Shingen was called "The Tiger of Kai". In some versions of Chinese mythology (Shingen and Kenshin had always been interested in Chinese culture, especially the works of Sun Tzu), the Dragon and Tiger have always been bitter rivals who try to defeat one another, but neither is ever able to gain the upper hand. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Chinese mythology is a collection of cultural history, folktales, and religions that have been passed down in oral or written form. ... Sun Tzu (孫子 also commonly written in pinyin: Sūn Zǐ) was the author of The Art of War, an influential ancient Chinese book on military strategy (for the most part not dealing directly with tactics). ...

Life

Born the fourth son of the noted warrior Nagao Tamekage (長尾為景), Kenshin's early life presents a unique story. His father had gained some renown as a warlord through his military victories over Uesugi Sadanori and Uesugi Funayoshi. However, in later years, Tamekage found himself at odds with the neighboring Ikkō-ikki of Hokuriku, and as the political power in the region started to shift in favor of this rival clan (due largely to the sudden rise of the Honganji), the situation for Echigo quickly deteriorated. It came to a peak in 1536, when Kenshin's father gathered up an army and marched westward, his aim uncertain. However, upon arriving at Sendanno in Etchu, his forces were suddenly attacked by Enami Kazuyori, and in the resulting battle Tamekage himself was slain, and his army put to flight. Nagao Tamekage (長尾為景)(d. ... The Japanese Ikkō-ikki ), literally single-minded leagues, were mobs of peasant farmers, monks, Shinto priests and local nobles, who rose up against samurai rule in the 15th and 16th centuries. ... Hokuriku region (北陸地方, literally North Land) is the region along the Sea of Japan within the Chubu region, the central region of Honshu, the main island of Japan. ... Honden, or main hall, of Higashi Honganji, Kyoto Honganji (本願寺, ) is a term that has been used to refer to a number of Buddhist temples across Japans history. ... Etchu (越中国; EtchÅ«-no kuni) was an old province in central Honshu, on the Sea of Japan side. ...

The impact back at Echigo was immediate. Nagao Harukage, Tamekage's eldest son, immediately made his bid for control of the Nagao, and succeeded in this claim after a power struggle which resulted in the death of one of his brothers, Kageyasu. Kagetora (Kenshin) was removed from the conflict and relocated to Rizen temple, where he spent his life from 7 to 14 dedicated to study. Nagao Harukage ) (????-1553), the son of Nagao Tamekage, suceeding him later as the governor of Echigo. ... The Nagao clan ) was a family of daimyo, feudal lords who built and controlled Kasugayama Castle and the surrounding fief, in what is now Niigata Prefecture. ...

Kasugayama Castle

An old print showing Kasugayama Castle, built by Uesugi Kenshin. ...

Claim for power

At the age of fourteen, Kenshin was suddenly contacted by Usami Sadamitsu and a number of other acquaintances of his late father. They urged the young Nagao son to go to Echigo and contest his older brother's rule. It would seem that Harukage hadn't proven the most effective or inspiring leader, and his failure to exert control over the powerful kokujin families had resulted in a situation which was nearly to the point of tearing the province apart. Usami Sadamitsu ) (1489-1564) Usami Sadamitsu, a famed strategist under Uesugi Kenshin. ...

As the story is told, at first Kenshin was reluctant to take the field against his own brother, but was eventually convinced that it was necessary to the survival of Echigo. In a series of engagements led by himself and Usami Sadamitsu, Kenshin succeeded in wresting control of the clan from Harukage in 1547. Harukage's own fate is uncertain, as some sources claim he was allowed to live, but others record his forced suicide. Usami Sadamitsu ) (1489-1564) Usami Sadamitsu, a famed strategist under Uesugi Kenshin. ...

Early rule

Though his rule over the Nagao clan was now unquestioned, much of Echigo was still independent of this young warlord's grasp. Kenshin immediately set out to cement his power in the region, but these efforts were still in their infant stages when far more pressing concerns appeared. Ogasawara Nagatoki and Murakami Yoshikiyo, two Shinano lords, both appeared before Kenshin requesting his help in halting the advances of the powerful warlord Takeda Shingen. Around the time Kenshin became the new lord of Echigo, Shingen had won major victories in Shinano Province. With the Takeda's conquests taking them remarkably close to the borders of Echigo, Kenshin agreed to take the field. Ogasawara Nagatoki (小笠原長時)(1519-1583) was a daimyo (feudal lord) of Shinano Province during the Sengoku Period in Japan. ... Murakami Yoshikiyo (村上 義清, 1501 - 1573) fought against both Takeda Nobutora and Takeda Shingen. ... Shinano (信濃国; -no kuni) is an old province of Japan that is now present day Nagano prefecture. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Takeda (武田氏) was one of many families of daimyō (feudal lords) in Japans Sengoku period; its importance derives almost entirely from the power and fame of Takeda Shingen. ...

Statue of Shingen Takeda and Kenshin Uesugi.

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Uesugi and Takeda

What followed was the beginning of a rivalry which became legendary. In the first conflict between the two, both Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen were very cautious, only committing themselves to indecisive skirmishes. Over the years, there would eventually be a total number of five such engagements at the famous site of Kawanakajima, though only the fourth would prove to be a serious, all-out battle between the two. Combatants Takeda forces Uesugi forces Commanders Takeda Shingen, Yamamoto Kansuke†, Kōsaka Masanobu, others Uesugi Kenshin, Kakizaki Kageie, others Strength 20,000 18,000 Casualties (62%) Takeda Nobushige Morozumi Torasada Yamamoto Kansuke Hajikano Tadatsugu (72%) Shida Yoshitoki Shoda Sadataka The battles of Kawanakajima ) were fought in the Sengoku Period of...

In 1561, Kenshin and Shingen fought the biggest battle they would fight, the fourth battle of Kawanakajima. Kenshin used an ingenious tactic: a special formation where the soldiers in the front would switch with their comrades in the rear, as those in the frontline became tired or wounded. This allowed the tired soldiers to take a break, while the soldiers who had not seen action would fight on the frontlines. This was extremely effective and because of this Kenshin nearly defeated Shingen. In this battle is the tale of Kenshin riding up to Shingen and slashing at him with his sword. Shingen fended off the blows with his iron war fan or tessen. However, Kenshin failed to finish Shingen off. A Takeda retainer drove him away, and Shingen made a counter-attack. The Uesugi army retreated and many drowned in a nearby river while others were cut down by Takeda's generals. Combatants Takeda forces Uesugi forces Commanders Takeda Shingen, Yamamoto Kansuke†, Kōsaka Masanobu, others Uesugi Kenshin, Kakizaki Kageie, others Strength 20,000 18,000 Casualties (62%) Takeda Nobushige Morozumi Torasada Yamamoto Kansuke Hajikano Tadatsugu (72%) Shida Yoshitoki Shoda Sadataka The battles of Kawanakajima ) were fought in the Sengoku Period of... Tessen（鉄扇） (literally meaning iron fan) were constructed of either an actual folding fan with metal ribs or a non-folding solid bar of either iron or wood and shaped like a folded fan. ...

The result of the fourth battle of Kawanakajima is still uncertain. Many scholars are divided on who the actual victor was, if the battle was actually decisive enough to even declare one. Although Kenshin lost 72% of his army compared to Shingen, who lost around 62%, Shingen lost two of his most important generals during the battle, namely his advisor Yamamoto Kansuke and younger brother Takeda Nobushige. Yamamoto Kansuke )(d. ... Print of Takeda Sama-no-suke Nobushige by Kuniyoshi Takeda Nobushige )(d. ...

Although Shingen and Kenshin were rivals for more than fourteen years, they are known to have exchanged gifts a number of times, most famously when Shingen gave away a precious sword, which he valued greatly, to Kenshin. Shingen died in 1573, and Kenshin was said to have wept aloud at the loss of so worthy an adversary, and reportedly vowed to never attack Takeda lands. The two sides became allies in 3 years^{[citation needed]}. In addition, there was an incident when a number of other daimyo (including the Hōjō clan) boycotted salt supplies to Kai province. Kenshin heard of Shingen's problem with a daimyo of the Hōjō clan who refused to send rice to him. Kenshin secretly sent salt to the Takeda (salt was a precious commodity as it was used in preserving food) and wrote to his enemy, Shingen, that in his opinion, the Hōjō lord had committed a hostile act. Although he could have cut off Shingen's supplies and "lifeline", Kenshin decided not to do so because it would be dishonorable. In reflection, Kenshin made a statement "Wars are to be won with swords and spears, not with rice and salt." In this, Kenshin set a noble example for all time in his treatment of his rival Shingen. The statement is a common modern reference by peace advocates who in recognition of Kenshin states that "peace is to be achieved with rice and salt, not with swords and spears". The Late Hōjō clan ) was one of the most powerful warrior clans in Japan in the Sengoku period. ...

Outside events

Though his rivalry with Takeda Shingen was legendary, Uesugi Kenshin actually had a number of other ventures occurring around the times of these famous battles (1553, 1555, 1557, 1561, 1564). In the year 1551, Kenshin was called upon to provide refuge for his nominal lord, Uesugi Norimasa, who had been forced to flee there due to the expansion into the Kantō by the Hōjō clan. Kenshin agreed to give the warlord shelter, but was not in a position at the time to move against the Hōjō. In the year 1559, he made a trip to pay homage to the shogun in Kyoto, and visited many religious and historical sites in the area. This served to heighten his reputation considerably, and added to his image as a cultured leader as well as a warlord. This same year he was pushed once again by Uesugi Norimasa to take control of the Kantō back from the Hōjō, and in 1560 he was able to comply. Heading a campaign against the Hōjō, Kenshin was successful in taking a number of castles from the clan, which ended in his striking against the Odawara Castle in Sagami Province. He managed to break the defenses and burn the town, but the castle itself remained unconquered, and lack of supplies forced his retreat soon after. However, it was during this time that he visited the Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine and took the name Uesugi. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Uesugi Norimasa (上杉憲正)(1522-1579) was a daimyō of feudal Japan, and held the post of Kantō Kanrei, the Shoguns deputy in the Kantō. He is perhaps best known as the adoptive father of Uesugi Kenshin, one of the most famous warlords in Japanese history. ... Kantō region, Japan The Kantō region (Japanese: 関東地方, Kantō-chihō) is a geographical area of HonshÅ«, the largest island in Japan. ... The Late Hōjō clan ) was one of the most powerful warrior clans in Japan in the Sengoku period. ... Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shogun of the Kamakura shogunate Shōgun )   is supreme general of the samurai,a military rank and historical title in Japan. ... For other uses, see Kyoto (disambiguation). ... Uesugi Norimasa (上杉憲正)(1522-1579) was a daimyō of feudal Japan, and held the post of Kantō Kanrei, the Shoguns deputy in the Kantō. He is perhaps best known as the adoptive father of Uesugi Kenshin, one of the most famous warlords in Japanese history. ... Odawara Castle Odawara Castle (小田原城; -jō) is a landmark in the city of Odawara in Kanagawa Prefecture. ... The article incorporates text from OpenHistory. ... View down the stairs at Tsurugaoka Hachiman Shrine Tsurugaoka is a shrine in the city of Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. ...

The other main area which interested Uesugi Kenshin was Etchu Province. The land was inhabited by two feuding clans, the Jinbo and the Shiina. Kenshin entered the dispute as a mediator for some time, but he later took sides with the Shiina and took over the Jinbo clan. A number of years later, he then took the field against the Shiina (for seeming a bit too friendly with the Takeda), and when he took their main castle in 1575, Etchu Province was effectively under his control.

Final years

Starting in the year 1576, Kenshin began to consider the issue of Oda Nobunaga, who had since grown to be Japan's most powerful warlord of the time. With both Takeda Shingen and Hōjō Ujiyasu dead, Kenshin was no longer blocked off from this realm of expansion. So, when the death of a Noto lord in the area sparked up confusion and conflict, Kenshin was quick to use the opportunity, taking land from the weakened clan which put him in a position to threaten Nobunaga and his allies. In response, Nobunaga pulled together his own forces and those of two of his generals to meet Kenshin at Tedorigawa. Nobunaga sent forth Shibata Katsuie (柴田勝家), one of his best generals, who served Nobunaga since the beginning. According to some accounts, Shibata led 18,000 men into battle first, and Nobunaga himself followed up with 20,000 reinforcements. If this information is accurate, it would make the battle between the two one of the largest fought in the Sengoku period. Hōjō Ujiyasu 1515—1571) was the son of Hōjō Ujitsuna and a daimyō (warlord) of the Odawara Hōjō clan. ... For other uses, see Noto (disambiguation). ... The Battle of Tedorigawa, took place in 1577. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

Despite Nobunaga's overwhelming numbers, Kenshin managed to score a solid victory on the field, and Nobunaga pulled back to Ōmi Province while Kenshin contented himself with building a few forts in Kaga Province before returning back to Echigo province. In the winter of 1577-1578, Uesugi Kenshin arranged to put forth a grand army to continue his assaults into Nobunaga's land. However, he was reported to be in horrid health during this time, and on April 9 he suffered a type of seizure while using the lavatory. He died four days later. This ukiyo-e by Hiroshige illustrates the sailboats at Yahashi, one of the Eight Views of ÅŒmi. ... The article incorporates text from OpenHistory. ... is the 99th day of the year (100th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

His death poem was 「四十九年一睡の夢 一期の栄華一盃の酒」。^[1]"Forty Nine Years; One night's dream. A life time of prosperity; a cup of sake." (These 49 years of my life felt like one fleeting dream. The glory and prosperity of my life was as good as a single cup of sake^[2].) General Akashi Gidayu preparing to commit seppuku after losing a battle for his master in 1582. ...

Uesugi Kenshin's death

The cause of Kenshin's death has been questioned throughout the years. The theory accepted by most Japanese scholars is that a lifetime of heavy drinking and perhaps stomach cancer spelled the end for the great warlord. Other sources hold that he was in fact assassinated, and a ninja who had hidden out in the area stabbed him when he was using the bathroom. It is said that upon hearing of Kenshin's death, Oda Nobunaga remarked, "Now the empire is mine." Assassin and Assassins redirect here. ...

After death

Uesugi Kenshin's death was disastrous for the clan. He never had any sons but adopted two different sons who would be his heirs. Upon their adopted father's death, the two immediately entered into a power struggle, which ended with Uesugi Kagekatsu being the clan's new ruler. However, the internal struggle had cost them too much time and energy, and Oda Nobunaga had no problem taking over the majority of their lands quickly, going right up to the border of Echigo. Uesugi Kagekatsu (上杉 景勝, January 8, 1556-March 19, 1623) was a daimyo during the Sengoku and Edo periods of Japanese history. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... The article incorporates text from OpenHistory. ...

Kenshin in popular culture

Kenshin as he appears in Koei's Samurai Warriors 2.

Kenshin, as Kagetora, is the main character in the Heaven and Earth (1990 movie) (the title being a reference to Takeda Shingen's famous quote, "In heaven and earth, I alone am to be revered"). Koeis Current Company Logo Koei Co. ... Samurai Warriors 2 (Sengoku Musou 2 in Japan) is a sequel to the original Samurai Warriors, created by Koei and Omega Force. ... Heaven and Earth (天と地と, Ten to chi to) is a 1990 film directed by Kadokawa Haruki starring Enoki Takaaki, Tsugawa Masahiko, Asano Atsuko, Zaizen Naomi and Nomura Hironobu. ...

Kenshin, as Nagao Kagetora is a central character in the Japanese sci-fi film Sengoku Jietai. Sengoku Jieitai (US title G.I. Samurai ) is a 1979 Japanese feature length film focusing on the adventures of a modern day Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) element that accidentally manages to travel to the Warring States period （戦国時代 or Sengoku jidai） of Japanese history. ...

Kenshin is featured in Koei's video game Samurai Warriors, and also Koei's Warriors Orochi . His appearance is designed to be rather similar with Dynasty Warriors's depiction of Xu Huang. He wields a seven bladed sword and prays to Bishamonten every time he starts a battle. Koeis Current Company Logo Koei Co. ... This article is about the video game. ... Dynasty Warriors , lit. ... This is a Chinese name; the family name is Xu Xu Huang (169 – 227) was a prominent general under the powerful warlord Cao Cao and his successor Cao Pi during the late Eastern Han Dynasty and Three Kingdoms Period in ancient China. ...

He's also featured in Kō Shibusawa's Nobunaga's Ambition series of games, also published by Koei. He makes another appearance in Kessen III. Nobunagas Ambition (original title, Nobunaga no Yabou) is a 1988 turn-based strategy game by Koei, focused in the Sengoku period of the history of Japan. ... Koeis Current Company Logo Koei Co. ... Kessen III is a PlayStation 2 video-game produced by Koei. ...

Kenshin is also featured in Capcom's Sengoku Basara. In there, he is depicted as a much more feminine figure who would sometimes act rather narcissistic. His voice is done by voice actress Pak Romi. He's assisted with a fictional kunoichi named Kasuga (who is apparently in love with him). He wields a katana. In Devil Kings, he is renamed as Frost, whereas Kasuga is renamed as Venus. For the original NASA meaning, see capsule communicator. ... Sengoku Basara is a video game for PlayStation 2 first published July 21, 2005 by Capcom. ... Romi Paku (a. ... Devil Kings, known in Japan as Sengoku Basara (戦国BASARA), is a video game for PlayStation 2 first published on July 21, 2005 by Capcom. ...

There has also been a popular animated series about the son of Kenshin and his 4 retainers. See Mirage of Blaze (2002). Please wikify (format) this article or section as suggested in the Guide to layout and the Manual of Style. ...

The board game Shogun, designed by Dirk Henn and published by Queen Games, features Uesugi Kenshin as one of the Daimyos to choose. Shogun is a commercial strategic board game designed by Dirk Henn and published Queen Games in 2006. ... Dirk Henn (1960–) is a German-style board game designer who was born in Aachen, Germany Dirk Henn is best known for his game Alhambra, which won the Spiel des Jahres and placed 2nd in the Deutscher Spiele Preis in 2003. ... Queen Games is a publisher of German-style board games. ...

Kenshin is portrayed by Japanese pop culture icon Gackt in the Japanese taiga drama Fūrinkazan (風林火山). Gackt Camui ) is a Japanese musician, songwriter and actor. ... Taiga drama (大河ドラマ) is the name NHK gives to the annual, year-long historical fiction television series it broadcasts in Japan. ... FÅ«rin Kazan ) is the 46th NHK Taiga drama beginning on January 7, 2007. ...

In the anime Rurouni Kenshin, the main character is a wandering samurai named Kenshin, often noted for his "god like speed," and eventually comes into conflict with a gun-wielding entrepreneur whose surname is Takeda. Animé redirects here. ... Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump Shonen Jump Original run September 2, 1994 – November 4, 1999 Volumes 28 TV anime Director Kazuhiro Furuhashi Studio Studio Gallop (episodes 1-66), Studio Deen (episodes 66 onwards), SPE Visual Works Licensor SPE Visual Works AnimeWorks Network Fuji Television, Animax Original run January 10, 1996... For other uses, see Samurai (disambiguation). ...

In the SNES (Super Nintendo) game Inindo, Uesugi Kenshin is Daimyo of the province Echigo.

References

• (Japanese) Yoshikawa, Eiji. (1989) Yoshikawa Eiji Rekishi Jidai Bunko (Eiji Yoshikawa's Historical Fiction), Vol. 43: Uesugi Kenshin (上杉謙信). Tokyo: Kodansha. 10-ISBN 4-0619-6577-8; 13-ISBN 978-4-0619-6577-5

Eiji Yoshikawa (吉川 英治 Yoshikawa Eiji, August 11, 1892 - September 7, 1962) was a Japanese author specializing in historical novels. ...

See also

• Yoshikawa Eiji, historical fiction

Eiji Yoshikawa (吉川 英治 Yoshikawa Eiji, August 11, 1892 - September 7, 1962) was a Japanese author specializing in historical novels. ... Uesugi Norimasa (上杉憲正)(1522-1579) was a daimyō of feudal Japan, and held the post of Kantō Kanrei, the Shoguns deputy in the Kantō. He is perhaps best known as the adoptive father of Uesugi Kenshin, one of the most famous warlords in Japanese history. ... Events Mary I of Scotland sent to France Births September 2 - Vincenzo Scamozzi, Italian architect (died 1616) September 29 - William V, Duke of Bavaria (died 1626) Francesco Andreini, Italian actor (died 1624) Giordano Bruno, Italian philosopher, astronomer, and occultist (burned at the stake) 1600 (died 1600) Honda Tadakatsu, Japanese general... Events January 31 - Battle of Gemblours - Spanish forces under Don John of Austria and Alexander Farnese defeat the Dutch. ... Uesugi Kagekatsu (上杉 景勝, January 8, 1556-March 19, 1623) was a daimyo during the Sengoku and Edo periods of Japanese history. ...

External links

• Samurai Archives- Uesugi Kenshin