Hosokawa Gracia
(1563-1600)
Member of the Akechi family during the Sengoku period
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Akechi Tama, usually referred to as Hosokawa Garasha (細川ガラシャ), (1563 – 25 August 1600) was a member of the aristocratic Akechi family from the Sengoku period. Gracia is best known for her role in the Battle of Sekigahara, she was considered to be a political hostage to the Western army led by Ishida Mitsunari. She reneged on committing suicide (seppuku) because of her Catholic faith, breaking the code of conduct imposed on women of the samurai class.
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1563 Echizen Province
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25 August 1600 (aged 37) Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan
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