Battle of Nagara-gawa 1556
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 1556 | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Early modern (1500–1799) | derived from year |
| Location | Japan | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Asia | Natural Earth |
| Participants | Saitō Dōsan, Saitō Yoshitatsu | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 35.4451, 136.7635 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of Nagara-gawa (長良川の戦い, Nagara-gawa no tatakai) took place along the banks of the Nagara River in the former Mino Province in April 1556. The site of the battle is in present-day Gifu city, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. It was a battle between Saitō Dōsan and his son, Saitō Yoshitatsu, who had instigated a coup d'etat.
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