Hōjō Sōun
Ise Sōzui (伊勢 宗瑞, 1432 or 1456 – September 8, 1519), also known as Hōjō Sōun (北条 早雲), was a Japanese daimyo and the first head of the Later Hōjō clan, one of the major powers in Japan's Sengoku period. Although he only belonged to a side branch of the more prestigious Ise family, he fought his way up, gaining territory and changing his name in imitation of the illustrious Hōjō.
Hōjō Sōun | |
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北条 早雲 | |
Portrait of Hōjō Sōun | |
| Head of Later Hōjō clan | |
| In office 1493–1519 | |
| Succeeded by | Hōjō Ujitsuna |
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| Born | 1432 or 1456 Takakoshi Castle, Ibara |
| Died | September 8, 1519 Nirayama Castle, Izu Province, Japan |
| Children | Hōjō Ujitsuna Hōjō Genan |
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| Allegiance | Imagawa clan Later Hōjō clan |
| Rank | Lord (Daimyō) |
| Commands | Kōkokuji Castle Nirayama Castle |
| Battles/wars | Izu campaign (1491-1493) Siege of Arai (1516) |
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