Daidōji Masashige
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Daidōji Masashige | |
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| Native name | 大道寺 政繁 |
| Born | 1533 |
| Died | August 18, 1590 (aged 56–57) |
| Commands | Matsuida Castle, Kawagoe Castle |
Daidōji Masashige (大道寺 政繁; 1533 – 1590) was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period.[1] He was one of the most important vassals of the Go-Hōjō clan.[1]
In 1590, when Siege of Odawara began, Matsuida Castle Masashige was defending was surrounded by Toyotomi's large army, and he decided to surrender.[1][2] After the Siege of Odawara, he was ordered to seppuku by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.[1][3]
His grave is at Hoda Temple near the Matsuida Castle.[4]
