Tsunehisa Amago

Tsunehisa Amago (尼子 経久, Amago Tsunehisa) was the senior daimyō in Sengoku period. During his reign, he conquer more than half of the Chūgoku region. He was known as "The conqueror of the eleven provinces" (十一ヶ国太守, Jū'ichi Kakoku Taishū). He is also said to be a genius of plot along with Mōri Motonari and Ukita Naoie, so they were called "The three great conspirator of Chūgoku" (中国の三大謀将, Chūgoku no Sandai Bōshō). He born in December 25, 1458 and died in November 30, 1541.

Role in Games
In Chikai no Sanshi, has him as secondary enemy who laid the foundation for his grandson, Haruhisa. Although he is secondary antagonist, but for Mōri and Ōuchi considered him as fierce enemy. He has the loyalty vassal named Kamei Hidetsuna. If he has any problems, will consult with Kamei every time.

In Nobunaga no Yabou, he first appear in Tenshouki (only PC and Play Station version). His stats are perfect. His stats are mostly focused on wisdom and leadership.

Voice Actors

 * Shōmaru Zōza - Shin Nobunaga no Yabou

Historical Information
The eldest son of Amago Kiyosada. Tsunehisa entered the Genpuku ceremony in 1474 and served Kyōgoku Masatsune. After his father's resign, he became the clan leader in 1478.

In 1488, Tsunehisa had the first son named Masahisa. In 1492, had the second son named Kunihisa. In 1497, had the third son named Okisada.

In 1508, he took control Izumo Province and recruit Akana Hisakiyo to serve him. In 1511, When the war for the title of Shōgun between Ashikaga Yoshitane and Ashikaga Yoshizumi has begun, Tsunehisa was one of Ashikaga Yoshitane supporters, along with Ōuchi Yoshioki and Hosokawa Takakuni. With both sides fighting at Funaokayama (船岡山合戦). The result is Ashikaga Yoshitane and allies were victorious.

Around September, 1513, his eldest son, Masahisa was killed by arrow during the war with Sakurai Sōteki (桜井宗的). Seven years later, he can took control ten provinces including Inaba, Hōki, Iwami, Oki, Harima, Mimasaka, Bizen, Bitchū, Bingo, and Aki. He gave Gassantoda Castle in Izumo Province as the main castle.

Although he has conquered eleven provinces but he suffer the problems in the late of his life. It started with his third son, Okisada rebelled around 1533. He had to lead the main army to attack Okisada and Okisada commit seppuku in September, 1534.

In 1537, he resign and gave the clan leader to his grandson, Haruhisa. He died from old age before the first battle of Gassantoda has begun.

Etymology

 * The name Tsunehisa means "sutra, longitude, pass thru, expire, warp" (経) (tsune) and "long time" (久) (hisa).
 * Tsunehisa's surname Amago means "nun" (尼) (ama) and "child" (子) (ko/go).