Hiraga Hirosuke
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Hiraga Hirosuke | |
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| Native name | 平賀 広相 |
| Born | 1528 Aki Province |
| Died | March 17, 1567 Aki Province |
| Commands | Kashirazaki castle |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Miyajima |
Hiraga Hirosuke (平賀 広相, 1528–1567) was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period. Hiraga clan was a local samurai in Aki Province.[1]
In 1552, he took a pledge of brotherhood with Kobayakawa Takakage and Hiraga clan became an important servant of the Mōri clan.[2][3] He played an important role in the Battle of Miyajima and contributed to the victory .[4]
