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'''Uesugi Kenshin''' (Japanese: 上杉 謙信; 1530 – 1578) was the head of the {{Wiki|Uesugi clan}} and a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. One of the most powerful [[daimyō]] of his time, Kenshin ruled {{Wiki|Echigo Province}}. In addition to his skill in battle, Kenshin was also a gifted administrator who greatly expanded industry and trade in his province.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> | '''Uesugi Kenshin''' (Japanese: 上杉 謙信; 1530 – 1578) was the head of the {{Wiki|Uesugi clan}} and a member of the [[Templars|Templar Order]]. One of the most powerful ''[[daimyō]]'' of his time, Kenshin ruled {{Wiki|Echigo Province}}. In addition to his skill in battle, Kenshin was also a gifted administrator who greatly expanded industry and trade in his province.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
===Life as a Templar=== | ===Life as a Templar=== | ||
When the army of fellow | When the army of fellow ''daimyō'' [[Takeda Shingen]] neared Echigo, Kenshin moved to halt their advance. He {{Wiki|Battles of Kawanakajima|fought}} Shingen's forces to a stalemate, starting a fierce decade-long rivalry between the two ''daimyōs''. The mutual enmity ended when Shingen was assassinated in 1573 over possession of his [[Swords of Eden|Sword of Eden]].<ref name="ACM"/> | ||
Kenshin joined the Templar Order after the arrival of the [[Europe]]ans in Japan and was subsequently killed by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Hattori Hanzō]] in 1578.<ref name="ACM"/> | Kenshin joined the Templar Order after the arrival of the [[Europe]]ans in Japan and was subsequently killed by the [[Assassins|Assassin]] [[Hattori Hanzō]] in 1578.<ref name="ACM"/> | ||
===Legacy=== | ===Legacy=== | ||
In 1582, the [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]] | In 1582, the [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]] overheard two ''[[rōnin]]'' speak of Kenshin while he was at [[Okunoin Cemetery]] seeking [[Kumabe Ujiie]]. The men praised Kenshin's command over cavalry and claimed that, after his impressive display of leadership skills at the {{Wiki|Battle of Kawanakajima}}, even the defeated {{Wiki|Takeda clan}} would agree.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Fighting for the Cause]]</ref> | ||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
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ACM Uesugi Kenshin 2.png|Kenshin in full armor | ACM Uesugi Kenshin 2.png|Kenshin in full armor | ||
ACM Uesugi Kenshin 3.png|Kenshin on [[horse]]back | ACM Uesugi Kenshin 3.png|Kenshin on [[horse]]back | ||
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- "Wars are to be won with swords and spears, not with rice and salt."
- ―Uesugi Kenshin.[src]
Uesugi Kenshin (Japanese: 上杉 謙信; 1530 – 1578) was the head of the Uesugi clan and a member of the Templar Order. One of the most powerful daimyō of his time, Kenshin ruled Echigo Province. In addition to his skill in battle, Kenshin was also a gifted administrator who greatly expanded industry and trade in his province.[1]
Biography
Life as a Templar
When the army of fellow daimyō Takeda Shingen neared Echigo, Kenshin moved to halt their advance. He fought Shingen's forces to a stalemate, starting a fierce decade-long rivalry between the two daimyōs. The mutual enmity ended when Shingen was assassinated in 1573 over possession of his Sword of Eden.[1]
Kenshin joined the Templar Order after the arrival of the Europeans in Japan and was subsequently killed by the Assassin Hattori Hanzō in 1578.[1]
Legacy
In 1582, the samurai Yasuke overheard two rōnin speak of Kenshin while he was at Okunoin Cemetery seeking Kumabe Ujiie. The men praised Kenshin's command over cavalry and claimed that, after his impressive display of leadership skills at the Battle of Kawanakajima, even the defeated Takeda clan would agree.[2]
Behind the scenes
Historically, Uesugi Kenshin died of esophageal cancer in the spring of 1578.[3]
Gallery
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Kenshin in full armor -
Kenshin on horseback
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Memories (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows (mentioned only)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Assassin's Creed: Memories
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Fighting for the Cause
- ↑
Uesugi Kenshin on Wikipedia
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