Arima Yoshisada
Japanese Daimyo from Hizen
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Arima Yoshisada (Japanese: 有馬義貞) (1521-1576)[1] was a Japanese daimyo from Hizen. He lived during the Sengoku period. He was the son and successor of Arima Haruzumi and the father of Kirishitan daimyo Arima Harunobu.[2][3] He was the 12th head of the Arima clan.[4]
Arima Yoshisada | |
|---|---|
| 有馬 義貞 | |
| Arima clan head | |
| Preceded by | Arima Haruzumi |
| Succeeded by | Arima Harunobu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Yoshinao Daiei 1 (1521) |
| Died | Tensho 5 (15 January 1577) |
| Parent(s) | Arima Haruzumi (father), Ōmura Sumitomo daughter's (mother) |
| Relatives | Ōmura Sumitada, Naokazu Chijiwa, Mori Matsuura, Sutra Shiki (siblings) |
| Occupation | Tycoon |
| Known for | Leader of Arima clan |
| Nickname | Don Andres (spiritual) |
In 1563, Yoshisada formed a partnership with the Portuguese and the Jesuits due to the goods they brought to the domain. In 1576, Yoshisada converted to Christianity, along with some of his subjects.[1] He was given the baptismal name Don Andre.[5]