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Hironaka Takakane
Native name 弘中 隆兼 or 弘中 隆包
Born 1521?
Died 1555
Place of birth Nagato Province
Place of death Miyajima
Commands held Tsuchiyama Castle
Battles/wars Siege of Gassantoda Castle
Battle of Miyajima

Hironaka Takakane (弘中 隆兼 or 弘中 隆包?, 1521? – 1555) was a Japanese samurai and military commander of the Sengoku period. Hironaka clan was one of the most Important retainers of the Ōuchi clan for generations.[1] Hironaka clan led the naval forces .[2] Takakane was appointed as a shugodai of the Aki by Ōuchi Yoshitaka.[3]

In the Battle of Miyajima occurred in 1555, Takakane judged it is not wise to attack Miyamija and advised Sue Harukata to attack Mōri Motonari directly but Harukata would not listen to Takakane's advice.[1] Ōuchi force led by Sue Harukata was defeated soon by the Mōri clan but Takakane fought for three days and committed seppuku.[1][4][5]

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