sentences:  In 1578, Sakai Ietsugu (1564–1619) succeeded to his father's role as defender of Yoshida Castle.The "Ie-" in the beginning of "Ie"tsugu's name was a special honor bestowed by Tokugawa Ieyasu, who intended to emphasize bonds of loyalty with those who were allowed to share in any part of his name.When Ieaysu's holdings were transferred to the Kantō in 1590, Ietsugi was installed at Usui Domain (30,000 "koku") in Kōzuke Province ; in 1604, removed to Takasaki Domain (50,000 "koku") in Kōzuke Province ; in 1616, removed to Takata Domain (100,000 "koku") in Echigo Province ; in 1619, removed to Matsushiro in Shinano Province; and then, in 1622 through 1868, installed at Tsurugaoka Domain (120,000 "koku") in Dewa Province.