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| Ishida Mitsunari | |
| Born: | 1560 |
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| Place of Birth: | Omi province |
| Died: | November 6, 1600 |
| Cause of Death: | Beheaded |
| Place of Death: | Kyoto |
| Style name: | 石田 三成 |
| Served: | Toyotomi |
| Participation(s): | Siege of Oshi Battle of Sekigahara |
Ishida Mitsunari (石田 三成), was one of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's retainers. Hideyoshi adopted Mitsunari when he was still a retainer of Oda Nobunaga.
Biography[]
Ishida Mitsunari was one of Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s most capable generals, who first gained Hideyoshi’s favor through his refined skill in the tea ceremony. He held Sawayama Castle as his domain and is chiefly remembered as the commander defeated at the Battle of Sekigahara.[1]
Upon his appointment as one of the Five Commissioners, Ishida Mitsunari assumed the roles of Chief of Police and Commissioner for Sakai, in addition to overseeing matters related to trade. He also served multiple terms as Commissioner for Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s land survey, rigorously applying its regulations within his own domains.[2]
In 1590, during the Toyotomi campaign against Odawara Castle, Ishida Mitsunari led the siege of the Hōjō's Oshi Castle in Musashi Province, commanded by Narita Nagachika. Demonstrating the techniques he had acquired under Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Ishida employed the surrounding waterways as an offensive instrument, ultimately flooding the fortress.[3]
Following the conclusion of the battle of Sekigahara, Ishida Mitsunari was captured alive, and Sawayama Castle was subsequently destroyed by fire.[4]