Shima Sakon

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Shima Sakon was a renowned samurai commander of the late Sengoku period, best known for serving Ishida Mitsunari and fighting bravely against Tokugawa forces at the Battle of Sekigahara.

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instanceOf Japanese historical figure
military commander
samurai
allegiance Ishida Mitsunari NERFINISHED
Western Army at Sekigahara NERFINISHED
alsoKnownAs Shima Kiyomasa NERFINISHED
Shima Kiyooki NERFINISHED
associatedWith Ishida Mitsunari’s general staff
commandRole field commander at Sekigahara
countryOfCitizenship Japan
culture Japanese
dateOfDeath 1600
era Azuchi–Momoyama period NERFINISHED
Sengoku period NERFINISHED
familyName Shima NERFINISHED
gender male
givenName Sakon NERFINISHED
historicalPeriod late 16th century
knownFor leading troops against Tokugawa forces
loyalty to Ishida Mitsunari
legacy celebrated as a loyal retainer in Japanese history
featured in Japanese popular culture about Sekigahara
mannerOfDeath killed in battle
militaryBranch ashigaru and samurai infantry
militaryRank samurai commander
notableBattle Battle of Sekigahara NERFINISHED
notableFor role in the Battle of Sekigahara
service under Ishida Mitsunari
occupation military officer
samurai
opponent Eastern Army at Sekigahara NERFINISHED
Tokugawa Ieyasu NERFINISHED
participatedIn Battle of Sekigahara NERFINISHED
placeOfDeath Sekigahara, Mino Province NERFINISHED
reputation brave
skilled tactician
servedUnder Ishida Mitsunari NERFINISHED
Toyotomi clan NERFINISHED
sideInBattleOfSekigahara Western Army NERFINISHED

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Battle of Sekigahara notableDeath Shima Sakon