Hirata Masamune

• 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.