Shibata clan

In this Japanese name, the family name is Shibata.
Shibata clan
新発田
Home province Echigo
Parent house Sasaki clan
Final ruler Shibata Shigeie
Founding year 12th century
Dissolution Late 16th century
Ruled until 1587, death of Shibata Shigeie

The Shibata clan a Japanese clan that had originated during the Heian period (12th century) of Japan. The Shibata clan of Echigo province were notably related to that of the Shibata clan of Owari province. The Shibata clan of Echigo were descended from Sasaki Moritsuna, a supporter of Minamoto no Yoritomo and a son of Sasaki Hideyoshi. The Shibata later became retainers of the Nagao clan, which was under control by the famed Uesugi Kenshin. After Shibata Shigeie died during the year of 1587, the Shibata clan attempted to break away from the Uesugi. After this, the clan of Echigo became extinct, never to be seen again.

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