Arima Yoshisada

Arima Yoshisada (Japanese: 有馬義貞) was a Japanese daimyo from Hizen. He lived during the Sengoku period. He was the son and successor of Haruzumi Arima and the father of Kirishitan daimyo Arima Harunobu.[1][2] He was the 12th head of the Arima clan.[3]

Arima Yoshisada
Born
Yoshinao

Daiei 1 (1521)
DiedTensho 5 (15 January 1577)
Other namesDon Andres (spiritual)
OccupationTycoon
Known forLeader of Arima clan
Parent(s)Arima Haruzumi (father), Ōmura Sumitomo daughter's (mother)
RelativesŌmura Sumitada, Naokazu Chijiwa, Mori Matsuura, Sutra Shiki (siblings)

In 1563, Yoshisada formed a partnership with the Portuguese and the Jesuits due to the goods they brought to the domain. In 1576, Yoshisada converted to Christianity along with some of his subjects.[4]

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