Uesugi Kenshin

Uesugi Kenshin (Japanese: 上杉 謙信; 1530 – 1578) was the head of the and a member of the Templar Order. One of the most powerful daimyō of his time, Kenshin ruled . In addition to his skill in battle, Kenshin was also a gifted administrator who greatly expanded industry and trade in his province.Assassin's Creed: Memories
==Biography==
When the army of fellow daimyo, Takeda Shingen, neared Echigo, Kenshin moved to halt their advance. He Shingen's forces to a stalemate, starting a fierce decade-long rivalry between the two daimyos. The mutual enmity ended when Shingen was assassinated in 1573 over possession of his Sword of Eden.
Kenshin joined the Templar Order after the arrival of the Europeans in Japan and was subsequently killed by the Assassin Hattori Hanzō in 1578.
==Behind the scenes==
Historically, Uesugi Kenshin died of in the spring of 1578.
==Gallery==
ACM Uesugi Kenshin 2.png|Kenshin in full armor
ACM Uesugi Kenshin 3.png|Kenshin on horseback
==Appearances==
*Assassin's Creed: Memories
==References==
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