Sō_Sukekuni
Sō Sukekuni
Japanese Warrior and Ruler of Tsushima
Sō Sukekuni (宗 助国, 1207 - November 4, 1274) was the Deputy Governor of Tsushima Province during the Kamakura period of Japan. During the first Mongol invasion of Japan in 1274, Sukekuni led the defence of the island despite only having 80 men. He was killed during the battle on November 4, 1274.[1][2] He was the head of the Sō clan, who were the historical rulers of the Tsushima Island.