Deaths on May 13

Takeda Shingen

Died on May 13, 1573

Takeda Shingen, Japanese daimyo (b. 1521)

Takeda Shingen (武田信玄, December 1, 1521 – May 13, 1573), of Kai Province, was a pre-eminent daimyō in feudal Japan. Known as the "Tiger of Kai", he was one of the most powerful daimyō with exceptional military prestige in the late stage of the Sengoku period.

Shingen had been a warlord of great domestic skill and competent military leadership.

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Events on 1573

7 Mar

Republic of Venice
A peace treaty is signed between the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Venice, ending the Ottoman-Venetian War (1570-73) and leaving Cyprus in Ottoman hands.
6 Jul

Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera
Córdoba, Argentina, is founded by Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera.
6 Jul

Siege of La Rochelle (1572-73)
French Wars of Religion: Siege of La Rochelle ends.
13 Jul

Siege of Haarlem
Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months.

Deaths on May 13

Takeda Shingen

Died on May 13, 1573

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Jerónimo Luis de Cabrera

Siege of La Rochelle (1572-73)

Siege of Haarlem