Historedia
Person

Amakusa Shirō

Events
2
Episodes
4
Years
1637–1638

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Amakusa Shirō, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Shimabara Rebellion eruption

    1637

    Role: Rebel leader

    1. 17 December 1637 · Shimabara DomainEruption of the Shimabara Rebellion

      Catholic peasants and rōnin led by Amakusa Shirō revolted against the shogunate on 17 December 1637, assassinating magistrate Hayashi Hyōzaemon.

  2. Fall of Hara Castle

    1638

    Role: Rebel leader

    1. 4 April 1638 · Hara CastleRebel Assault

      Rebels launched a desperate assault against shogunate forces on April 4, 1638, but were forced to withdraw.

    2. 12 April 1638 · Hara CastleCapture of Outer Defenses

      Kuroda clan troops stormed the fortress and captured the outer defenses on April 12, 1638.

    3. 15 April 1638 · Hara CastleFinal Rout

      The remaining rebels were routed on April 15, 1638, ending the siege of Hara Castle.

Sources

  1. Shimabara Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07