Motokiyo was [[Mori Motonari|Môri Motonari's]] 4th son and was adopted into the [[Hoida clan|Hoida family]]. He was considered a competent commander, though overshadowed by his elder brothers. Given land in [[Bitchu province|Bitchû]], Motokiyo was active in the [[Mori clan|Môri's]] eastward expansion and was skilled in castle construction. He was the father of [[Mori Hidemoto|Môri Hidemoto]].
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Motokiyo was [[Mori Motonari|Môri Motonari's]] 4th son and was adopted into the [[Hoida clan|Hoida family]]. He was considered a competent commander, though overshadowed by his elder brothers. Given land in [[Bitchu province|Bitchû]], Motokiyo was active in the [[Mori clan|Môri's]] eastward expansion and was skilled in castle construction.
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* Initial text from [http://www.samurai-archives.com Samurai-Archives.com] FWSeal & CEWest, 2005