Hatakeyama clan

The Hatakeyama clan was a prominent Japanese samurai family that played a significant role during the Muromachi period (1336–1573). They served as feudal lords (daimyo) in regions like Noto and Kaga, holding considerable political and military influence. Originating from the Ashikaga shogunate's administration, they were involved in regional governance, warfare, and alliances. Over time, internal conflicts and changing power dynamics diminished their prominence, but their legacy remains in Japanese history as a key noble warrior family with lasting regional impact.