Mōri Hidemoto

Mōri Hidemoto (毛利 秀元, November 25, 1579 – November 26, 1650) was a senior retainer of the Toyotomi clan throughout the latter Sengoku period of feudal Japan. Hidemoto was the eldest son of Mōri Motokiyo and initially began service under the Toyotomi as a military commander under his cousin Terumoto, the head of the Mōri clan.

Mōri Hidemoto
Mori Hidemoto
Native name
毛利 秀元
BornNovember 25, 1579
Okayama Prefecture, Japan
DiedNovember 26, 1650(1650-11-26) (aged 71)
Allegiance Mōri clan
Toyotomi clan
Western Army
Tokugawa shogunate
Unit Mōri clan
Battles/warsKorean Campaign (1598)
Battle of Sekigahara (1600)
Siege of Osaka (1614-1615)
Shimabara Rebellion (1637-1638)
Spouse(s)Daizen-in (Toyotomi Hidenaga's daughter)
RelationsMōri Motokiyo (father)
Mōri Terumoto (cousin and adopted father)
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