Mōri Takamoto
Mōri Takamoto | |
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毛利隆元 | |
Mōri Takamoto picture | |
| Head of Mōri clan | |
| In office 1557–1563 | |
| Preceded by | Mōri Motonari |
| Succeeded by | Mōri Terumoto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1523 Sarukake castle, Aki Province |
| Died | September 18, 1563 (aged 40 or 41) Yoshida, Aki Province |
| Children | Mōri Terumoto |
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| Nickname | Shōnotarō (少輔太郎) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Imperial House of Japan Amago clan Ōuchi clan Mōri clan |
| Rank | Daimyō (Lord) |
| Unit | Mōri clan |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Miyajima (1555) Siege of Moji (1561) |
Mōri Takamoto (毛利 隆元; 1523 – September 18, 1563) was a daimyō (feudal lord) of Aki Province during Japan's Sengoku period. He was the eldest legitimate son of Mōri Motonari.