Yuki Masakatsu

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  • Born: 1503
  • Died: 1559
  • Titles: Saemon no kami
  • Distinctions: lord of Shimosa province
  • Japanese: 結城政勝 (Yuuki Masakatsu)


Masakatsu was the son of Yûki Masatomo (1477-1545) and assumed leadership of the Yûki around 1525. He clashed with local powers such as the Oda and composed the Yûki House Code (Yûki-shi shin hatto) in 1556. He died in September 1559 and was succeeded by his nephew Harutomo, who he had adopted as his son and heir.

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