Maeda Toshiie

Maeda Toshiie

General of Oda Nobunaga following the Sengoku period

Died aged 61CapricornJapan

Biography

Maeda Toshiie (前田 利家; January 15, 1538 – April 27, 1599) was one of the leading generals of Oda Nobunaga following the Sengoku period of the 16th century extending to the Azuchi–Momoyama period. His preferred weapon was a yari, and Matazaemon (又左衛門) was his common name; he was therefore known as Yari no Mataza (槍の又左). He was a member of the so-called Echizen Sanninshu (Echizen Triumvir) along with Sassa Narimasa and Fuwa Mitsuharu. The highest rank from the court that he received is the Great Counselor Dainagon (大納言).

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • daimyo

Family

Spouse(s)
JufukuinMaeda Matsu
Children
Maeda ToshinagaMaeda ToshitsuneMaeda ToshitakaShunkeiinMaa-himeGōhimeMaeda ToshimasaMaeda ChiyoMaeda KikuhimeMaeda Tomoyoshi
Parents
Maeda ToshimasaNagayowai-in
Siblings
Maeda ToshihisaMaeda YasukatsuSawaki YoshiyukiMaeda Hidetsugu

Quick answers about Maeda Toshiie

How old was Maeda Toshiie?
Maeda Toshiie died on April 27, 1599 at the age of 61.
When is Maeda Toshiie's birthday?
Maeda Toshiie was born on January 15, 1538.
Where was Maeda Toshiie born?
Maeda Toshiie was born in Nagoya.
What is Maeda Toshiie's zodiac sign?
Maeda Toshiie's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
What is Maeda Toshiie's nationality?
Maeda Toshiie is a citizen of Japan.
What does Maeda Toshiie do?
Maeda Toshiie is known as samurai.
Who has Maeda Toshiie been married to?
According to Wikidata, Maeda Toshiie's spouses include Jufukuin, Maeda Matsu.
How many children did Maeda Toshiie have?
Wikidata lists 10 children of Maeda Toshiie.

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