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Uesugi clan

The Uesugi clan is a Japanese samurai clan which was at its peak one of the most powerful during the Muromachi and Sengoku periods. At its height, the clan had three main branches: the Ōgigayatsu, Inukake, and Yamanouchi. Its most well-known... Wikipedia
Cadet branches: Ōgigayatsu Uesugi; Inukake Uesugi; Yamanouchi Uesugi
Current head: Uesugi Kuninori
Founding year: Late 13th century
Home province: Tanba; Echigo; Dewa
Ruled until: 1868 (Abolition of the han system)