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| Sanada Masayuki | |
| Born: | 1544 |
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| Place of Birth: | Unknown |
| Died: | July 13, 1611 |
| Cause of Death: | Unknown |
| Place of Death: | Kudoyama, Wakayama |
| Style name: | 真田 昌幸 |
| Served: | Takeda Sanada |
| Participation(s): | Sieges of Ueda Castle |
Sanada Masayuki was the third son of Sanada Yukitaka a vassal to the Takeda clan. He is quite known as a master strategist. He was the father of Sanada Nobuyuki and Sanada Yukimura.
Biography[]
Sanada Masayuki commanded Ueda castle. In 1600 he led a spirited defense of the castle which managed to prevent Tokugawa Hidetada from arriving at Sekigahara on time. This represented a considerable split in the family, because his son Sanada Nobuyuki joined the Tokugawa faction, thus ensuring the survival of the clan.[1]
Items[]
Armor[]
Iron layered Armor: A traditional armor of the Sanada clan, Featuring western mail with an iron plate slid into the breastplate to gourd against gun shots. The Sanada crest is inlaid on the back of the gloves.
Family[]
Father
Wife
- Yamanote-dono
Sons
Daughters
Brothers
- Sanada Masateru
- Sanada Nobumasa
- Sanada Nobutsuna
Sources[]
- ↑ Samurai Sourcebook, Stephen Turnbull pg.76
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