He was shy and reserved as a child, whereas his three younger brothers were all outgoing and bright; it is said that some people called them, 'a living showcase of a foolish older brother and a smart younger brothers' behind their backs.
幼少の頃は大人しい性格だったこと、そして三人の弟がいずれも勇猛で優秀だったことから「愚兄賢弟の生きた見本」という陰口を叩かれていた。