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Torii Mototada
Torii Mototada

Torii Mototada was a distinguished samurai of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. Born in 1539, he served as a loyal retainer to the Tokugawa clan and played a pivotal role in the unification of Japan under Tokugawa Ieyasu. Known for his military expertise and strategic thinking, Mototada's unwavering loyalty was a key factor in the Tokugawa victory. He passed away on September 8, 1600. more

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