So Haruyasu
Sô Haruyasu was the 15th head of the Sô clan.
Originally born into a branch family with authority over Toyosaki district, he took the tonsure and lived as a monk for a time before returning to secular life and becoming head of the Toyosaki branch family.
He succeeded his nephew Sô Masamori to become head of the main line of the Sô clan in 1539, at age 65. In 1546, he forbade families and lineages other than the main house lineage from using the surname "Sô," strengthening the clan's authority.
He was succeeded by his son Sô Yoshishige.
| Preceded by: Sô Masamori |
Head of Sô clan (1539-1563) |
Succeeded by: Sô Yoshishige |
References
- "The Sô clan as Rulers of Tsushima Island," gallery label, Tsushima Museum.[1]