Shibata clan

The Shibata clan a Japanese clan that had originated during the Heian period (12th century) of Japan. The Shibata clan of Echigo province were notably related to that of the Shibata clan of Owari province. The Shibata clan of Echigo were descended from Sasaki Moritsuna, a supporter of Minamoto no Yoritomo and a son of Sasaki Hideyoshi. The Shibata later became retainers of the Nagao clan, which was under control by the famed Uesugi Kenshin. After Shibata Shigeie died during the year of 1587, the Shibata clan attempted to break away from the Uesugi. After this, the clan of Echigo became extinct, never to be seen again.

Shibata clan
新発田
Home provinceEchigo
Parent houseSasaki clan
Final rulerShibata Shigeie
Founding year12th century
DissolutionLate 16th century
Ruled until1587, death of Shibata Shigeie

See also

  • Shibata Naganori (1538–1580), Japanese military commander
  • Shibata Katsuie (1522–1583), Japanese military commander
  • Shibata Katsutoyo (1556–1583), Japanese samurai commander


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