Shimazu Yoshihisa was a powerful daimyō and the 16th Chief of Shimazu clan of Satsuma Province, the eldest son of Shimazu Takahisa. He was renowned as a great general, who managed to subjugate Kyushu through the deft maneuvering of his three brothers. Eventually, in 1585, Yoshihisa seceded control of the entire Kyushu region.
- Occupation
- samurai
- Position held
- daimyo
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Born
- March 14, 1533, March 4, 1533
- Died
- March 5, 1611
