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Amakusa ShiroAmakusa Shiro

Also known as: 天草四郎・益田四郎時貞

Traditionally identified as Masuda Shiro Tokisada, the youth raised as supreme commander of the rebel forces in the Shimabara-Amakusa Rebellion (1637-1638). His birthplace is disputed between present-day Uto City and Oyano Island in present-day Kamiamakusa City.

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