Maeda Toshiie

Politician

1539 – 1599

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Who was Maeda Toshiie?

Maeda Toshiie was one of the leading generals of Oda Nobunaga following the Sengoku period of the 16th century extending to the Azuchi-Momoyama period. His father was Maeda Toshimasa. He was the fourth of seven brothers. His childhood name was "Inuchiyo". His preferred weapon was a yari and he was known as "Yari no Mataza", Matazaemon being his common name. The highest rank from the court that he received is the Great Counselor Dainagon.

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Born
Jan 15, 1539
Nagoya
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  • Japan
Died
Apr 27, 1599

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on July 23, 2013

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