Kagenobu was a relative of Uesugi Kenshin. He was a respected retainer under Kenshin and saw combat at Kawanakajima and in the Kanto. After Kenshin's death he supported Uesugi Kagetora and was killed during the Ôtate no Ran.
References
- Initial text from Samurai-Archives.com FWSeal & CEWest, 2005