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Siege of Takatō (1545) 1545

Siege of Takatō (1545): TakatoCastle(高遠城)
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Key facts

Year1545Wikidata P585 (point in time)
EraEarly modern (1500–1799)derived from year
LocationJapanNatural Earth (modern borders)
ContinentAsiaNatural Earth
Coordinates35.8331, 138.0628Wikidata P625

About the battle

The 1545 siege of Takatō Castle, saw Takeda Shingen continuing his sweep through the Ima Valley of Shinano Province, seeking to take control of the entire province. He defeated Takatō Yoritsugu, the castellan.

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Location

35.8331, 138.0628 · Japan

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