Person

Hōjō Sōun

1456–1519 · 15th century · Also known as Ise Moritoki, Ise Shinkurō

Hōjō Sōun, born Ise Moritoki, was a minor shogunal official with ties to the Imagawa who helped settle their succession dispute in Suruga after 1476. In the 1490s he seized Izu and Odawara castle, becoming one of the first Sengoku warlords. His son Ujitsuna adopted the Hōjō name, founding the Later Hōjō, who dominated eastern Japan.

Hōjō Sōun
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Mentioned in 2 state histories

Imagawa clan domainLater Hojo clan domain

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