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Uesugi Kenshin: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Uesugi Terutora • Nagao Torachiyo
Born February 18, 1530 • Takada • Japan
Died April 19, 1578 (aged 48) • Takada • Japan
House / Dynasty Uesugi family

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