However, on October 10, 1551, Kinyori got involved in the rebellion of Harukata SUE (the Revolt of Daineiji) initiated by vassals of the Ouchi family and was killed.
しかし、公頼は天文20年（1551年）9月1日、大内家臣の陶晴賢の反乱（大寧寺の変）に巻き込まれ殺害された。