Ujitsuna 北條氏綱

Background

Ujitsuna was born in 1487. He was the eldest son of Soun Hojo.

Career

Defeating TomooKi Uesugi (1524), he brought Musashi Province (Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture) under his control and took possession of Edo Castle. He contributed to the Imperial Court treasury (1535) to defray the enthronement ceremony expenses of Emperor Gonara, who was in financial difficulties. He defeated Tomosada Uesugi (1537) and captured Kavagoe Castle. Defeated Yoshiaki Ashikaga and Yoshitaka Satomi at Konodai (Chiba Prefecture) and came to control the greater part of the Kanto district. Because he ruled his territory with benevolence, he won the confidence of his people and his castle town of Odawara became prosperous.

Achievements

• A pious man, he caused the Sounii Temple and the Hakone Shrine to be built.

Connections

Son:

Soun Hojo