Yamamoto Kansuke | |
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![]() Portrait of Yamamoto Kansuke | |
Native name | 山本勘助 |
Born | 1501 Ushikubo, Mikawa Province, Japan |
Died | October 18, 1561 Shinano Province, Japan |
Allegiance | Takeda clan |
Rank | Strategist |
Battles/wars | Shinano Campaign (1543-1557) Battles of Kawanakajima (1561) |
Yamamoto Kansuke (山本 勘助, 1501 – October 18, 1561) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period. He was known as one of the "Twenty-Four Generals of Takeda Shingen".[1] Also known by his formal name, Haruyuki (晴幸).[2] He was a brilliant strategist, and is particularly known for his plan which led to success in the fourth battle of Kawanakajima against Uesugi Kenshin. However, Kansuke never lived to see his plan succeed; thinking it to have failed, he charged headlong into the enemy ranks, dying in battle.