Ōhōri Tsuruhime
Tsuruhime (鶴姫) or Ōhōri Tsuruhime (大祝鶴姫, 1526–1543) was a Sengoku period female warrior (Onna-musha). She was the daughter of Ōhōri Yasumochi, a chief priest of Ōyamazumi Shrine on the island of Ōmishima in Iyo Province. She went to battle several times, and her claim to divine inspiration coupled with fighting skills has led to her being compared with Joan of Arc. Tsuruhime's legacy established her as one of the most recognizable female warriors in Japanese history.
Ōhōri Tsuruhime 大祝鶴姫 | |
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| Born | Ōhōri Tsuruhime (大祝鶴姫) 1526, Iyo Province |
| Died | 1543, Iyo Province Edo Castle, Musashi, Japan |
| Resting place | Bunkyō, Tokyo |
| Known for | Tsuruhime Densetsu |
| Partner | Yasunari Ochi (fiance) |
| Parent | Ōhōri Yasumochi (father) |
| Relatives | Kono clan |
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