Hirata Masamune
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- Born: 1566
- Died: 1610
- Distinction: Shimazu clan karô, assistant general
- Japanese: 平田太郎左衛門尉僧宗 (Hirata Tarousaemonjou Masamune)
Masamune was a senior councilor to Shimazu Tadatsune. He was assassinated on Tadatsune's orders on suspicion of treason.
References
- Initial text from Sengoku Biographical Dictionary (Samurai-Archives.com) FWSeal & CEWest, 2005
- Rekidai Hôan. Item 1-18-03.