Miyoshi Yoshikata

Miyoshi Yoshikata (三好 義賢, c.1527 – April 8, 1562), other name Miyoshi Yukiyasu (三好 之康), second son of Miyoshi Motonaga, was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period, who served the Miyoshi clan.[1][2]

Miyoshi Yoshikata
Miyoshi Yoshikata
Native name
三好 義賢
Bornc. 1527
DiedApril 8, 1562
Allegiance Miyoshi clan
ChildrenMiyoshi Nagaharu
RelationsMiyoshi Motonaga (father)
Miyoshi Nagayoshi (brother)
Atagi Fuyuyasu (brother)
Sogō Kazumasa (brother)

His other brothers were Miyoshi Nagayoshi (first child), Atagi Fuyuyasu (third child), and Sogō Kazumasa (fourth child). His son was Miyoshi Nagaharu. He was also the castle lord in command of Shōzui Castle.[3]

He was shot and killed during Kumeta war in 1562.[1] He was one of the most important vassals of Nagayoshi as the power of the Miyoshi clan declined sharply after his death.[2]

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