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Biography of Hideyoshi Toyotomi

Hideyoshi Toyotomi is a renowned Japanese military and political figure who played a crucial role in the unification of Japan. He was born in a peasant family in the Owar province (modern-day Aichi prefecture) in 1536. As a young man, Hideyoshi aspired to become a samurai and served several military leaders before joining the future ruler of Owar, Oda Nobunaga, in 1554. Nobunaga recognized Hideyoshi's intelligence and brilliance and promoted him to the rank of general.

Some of Hideyoshi's notable achievements include the rapid construction of Sunomata Castle in one night in 1566, providing rear defense in the Battle of Kanegasaki in 1570, and the "water assault" on Takamatsu Castle in 1582. After Nobunaga's death in 1583, Hideyoshi seized power and unified the fragmented "states" of Japan under his leadership by 1591. He implemented a nationwid Toyotomi!