Motonari mori biography of christopher
Motonari Mori is the 52nd clan head of the Mori family....
Mori Motonari was born on 14 March 1497, the son of Mori Hiromoto, the lord of Yoshida Manor in Aki province. His mother, Sachi, named him Shojumaru.
As a child young Shojumaru watched his father struggle against the rival warlords.
Warlord Mori Motonari was born on this day, April 16, Mori Motonari is recognized as one of the greatest strategists in samurai history.
The Chogoku district at that time was dominated by two major clans: the Ouchi and the Amako, who contested the area. Because of the power of these two clans the other daimyos were forced to submit to one or the other for protection.
The Mori domains were small, producing less than 1,100 kilograms of rice, and incapable of producing a big army. In desperation Hiromoto became Ouchi Yoshioki's vassal.
Motonari Mori was known to take advantage of Japan's disorder and ultimately freely plan his schemes, one of which led him from being a regional.
After numerous battles, Hiromoto became tired of fulfilling his duties as vassal.
Meanwhile, the Shogun, Ashikaga Yoshitane, was expelled from Kyoto following the Battle of Shogakuji in 1491 and fled to Ouchi for protection.
In 1499 Yoshioki decided to restore the shogun to power and the Moris were asked to accompany them to the capital. The Shogunate unde