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Hōjō Sōun

Japanese daimyo of the early Sengoku period

Hōjō Sōun was born in 1456 in Ibara, Japan and died on September 18, 1519.

Born

in 1456

Died: September 18, 1519

Source:

No external source identified

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Birthplace
Ibara, Japan
Birthplace detail
Born at Takakoshi Castle
Professions
daimyo, samurai
Citizenship
Japan

More about Hōjō Sōun

Birth name
盛時
Pseudonyms
伊勢宗瑞, 新九郎

Family

Child
Hōjō Ujitsuna

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Questions people ask

Where was Hōjō Sōun born?

Hōjō Sōun was born in Ibara, Japan.

What was Hōjō Sōun’s name at birth?

Hōjō Sōun’s recorded birth name is 盛時.

When did Hōjō Sōun die?

Hōjō Sōun died on September 18, 1519.