Takenaka Shigekado
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Takenaka Shigekado (竹中重門?) (1573-November 2, 1631) was a Japanese samurai of the Azuchi-Momoyama Period through early Edo Period. The son of Takenaka Hanbei, Shigekado saw his first action at age 12, taking part in the Battle of Komaki in 1585.[1] Following in his father's footsteps and served Toyotomi Hideyoshi, later siding with Tokugawa Ieyasu.[2] In Shigekado's time, the Takenaka became kōtai-yoriai hatamoto. Studying Chinese and Japanese philosophy with Hayashi Razan, Shigekado was known for his skill in calligraphy and poetry.[3]
Shigekado died in Edo at age 59, and was succeeded by his son Takenaka Shigetsune.[4]
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