Hōjō Sōun

Japanese daimyo of the early Sengoku period
Person human Q924929
Hōjō Sōun
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Hōjō Sōun

Summary

Hōjō Sōun is a human[1]. Born in Takakoshi Castle[2], he… he was born on +1456-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Nirayama Castle[4]. He died on +1519-09-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a samurai[6] and daimyo[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hōjō Sōun was born in Takakoshi Castle[2].
  • Hōjō Sōun passed away in Nirayama Castle[4].
  • Hōjō Sōun was born on +1456-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Hōjō Sōun died on +1519-09-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Hōjō Sōun is buried at Sōun-ji Temple[9].
  • Hōjō Sōun's father was Ise Morisada[10].
  • Hōjō Sōun's mother was dcera Sadakuniho Iseho[11].
  • Among Hōjō Sōun's spouses was Nan'yōin-dono[12].
  • Among Hōjō Sōun's spouses was Q108424584[13].
  • A child of Hōjō Sōun was Hōjō Ujitsuna[14].
  • A child of Hōjō Sōun was Hōjō Gen'an[15].
  • A child of Hōjō Sōun was Hōjō Ujitoki[16].
  • A child of Hōjō Sōun was Katsurayama Ujihiro[17].
  • A child of Hōjō Sōun was Q108426200[18].
  • Hōjō Sōun held citizenship in Japan[19].
  • Japanese was Hōjō Sōun's native language[20].
  • Hōjō Sōun's professions included samurai[6].
  • Hōjō Sōun's professions included daimyo[7].
  • Hōjō Sōun held the position of daimyo[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Hōjō Sōun is Sōunji-dono Nijūikkajō[22].
  • Hōjō Sōun's religion is recorded as Buddhism[23].
  • Hōjō Sōun's image is recorded as Soun Hojo portrait.jpg[24].
  • Hōjō Sōun is recorded as male[25].
  • Hōjō Sōun's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Hōjō Sōun's family is recorded as Ise clan[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Takakoshi Castle[2], Hōjō Sōun… he was born on +1456-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Ise Morisada[10]. His mother was dcera Sadakuniho Iseho[11]. Japanese was his native language[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include samurai[6] and daimyo[7]. Hōjō Sōun held the position of daimyo[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hōjō Sōun is Sōunji-dono Nijūikkajō[22]. Things named for him include Sōunnosato-Ebara Station[28], a railway station[29], in Japan[30], founded in 1999[31].

Personal Life

Spouses include Nan'yōin-dono[12] and Q108424584[13]. Children include Hōjō Ujitsuna[14], a samurai[32], 1487–1541[33], of Japan[34]; Hōjō Gen'an[15], a military commander[35], 1493–1589[36]; Hōjō Ujitoki[16], a military commander[37], 1450–1531[38]; Katsurayama Ujihiro[17], a military commander[39]; and Q108426200[18]. Hōjō Sōun's religion is recorded as Buddhism[23].

Death and Burial

Hōjō Sōun died on +1519-09-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Nirayama Castle[4]. He is buried at Sōun-ji Temple[9].

Why It Matters

Hōjō Sōun ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (85 views/month, #7,223 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Sōunnosato-Ebara Station[28], a railway station[29], in Japan[30], founded in 1999[31].

FAQs

Where was Hōjō Sōun born?

Born in Takakoshi Castle[2], Hōjō Sōun…

Where did Hōjō Sōun die?

Hōjō Sōun died in Nirayama Castle[4].

Who were Hōjō Sōun's parents?

Hōjō Sōun's father was Ise Morisada[10]. Hōjō Sōun's mother was dcera Sadakuniho Iseho[11].

Who was Hōjō Sōun married to?

Hōjō Sōun's spouses include Nan'yōin-dono[12] and Q108424584[13].

What did Hōjō Sōun do for work?

Hōjō Sōun worked as samurai[6] and daimyo[7].

References

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  1. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-04-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Nirayama Castle
    Mother dcera Sadakuniho Iseho
    Prabook id 2357926
    Family name Hōjō, Ise
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