作者不詳「上杉謙信像」
Deputy Governor of Echigo, Kantō Kanrei
Uesugi Kenshin
上杉謙信
1530 – 1578
Born as the son of Nagao Tamekage, the deputy governor of Echigo, he took over the clan headship from his brother Harukage and united the province's local lords. Receiving the Uesugi name and the title of Kantō Kanrei from Uesugi Norimasa, he repeatedly campaigned in the Kantō region and northern Shinano, facing Takeda Shingen in five confrontations at Kawanakajima. He also fought Oda forces at Tedorigawa and expanded his influence into Etchū, Noto, and Kaga. Based at Kasugayama Castle, he built his finances on ports handling ramie, rice, and salt and on toll revenues, and administered his domain through military-levy registers and sealed documents. Known for his devotion to the deity Bishamonten and often called a "righteous warrior," he died suddenly at Kasugayama Castle in 1578, and a succession struggle known as the Otate no Ran broke out afterward.
Sources 上越市「春日山城跡」／南魚沼市「坂戸城跡」／国立公文書館デジタルアーカイブ
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1530
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Nagao Kagetora (Later Uesugi Kenshin) Is Born
Born in the castle town of KasugayamaTorachiyo, the youngest son of Nagao Tamekage and later known as Nagao Kagetora and Uesugi Kenshin, was born at Kasugayama Castle.
1553
Month 7
First Battle of Kawanakajima
Nagao commander in chiefTakeda Harunobu and Nagao Kagetora confronted each other at Kawanakajima over control of northern Shinano.
1555
Month 8
Second Battle of Kawanakajima
Nagao commander in chiefTakeda Harunobu and Nagao Kagetora faced each other across the Sai River for a long time and came to terms through Imagawa Yoshimoto. No decisive battle was fought.
1557
Month 5
Third Battle of Kawanakajima
Nagao commander in chiefAfter the Takeda took Katsurayama Castle, Nagao Kagetora marched into northern Shinano, but the Takeda avoided a decisive engagement and nothing was settled.
1560
Month 3
Echigo and Kantō Situation
Prepared the advance into the KantoNagao Kagetora (later Uesugi Kenshin) prepares for an advance into the Kantō region, continuing his rivalry with Hōjō Ujiyasu.
Month 11
Military Preparations in Echigo
Prepared the Kanto expeditionUesugi Kenshin implements separation of farmers and soldiers and strengthens logistics in Echigo, preparing for the next year’s Kantō expedition.
1561
Month 4
The Uesugi siege of Odawara Castle
Uesugi commander in chief; succeeded as Kanto kanreiNagao Kagetora, at the head of the Kantō lords, besieged Odawara Castle without taking it, then succeeded to the office of Kantō kanrei at Kamakura as Uesugi Masatora.
Month 10
Fourth Battle of Kawanakajima
Took part / involvedTakeda Shingen and Uesugi Masatora met head-on at Hachimanbara and both sides suffered heavily. Nothing was decided, and the hold on northern Shinano did not change.
1571
Month 8
Close attention to forces in Hokuriku and the Eastern Provinces
Related figureThe actions of major daimyo such as Uesugi Kenshin and Takeda Shingen were seen as affecting the situation in Kinai. Both Nobunaga and Yoshiaki sought opportunities for broader alliances.
1573
Spring
Uesugi Kenshin's Pressure in Etchū and Noto
Related figureIn Hokuriku, Uesugi Kenshin continued his involvement in Etchū and Noto, and tensions persisted with Oda-aligned forces and the Ikko-ikki.
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