Oda Nobuhide

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Oda Nobuhide

Role / Field:

Oda Nobuhide, 'Tiger of Owari,' father of Oda Nobunaga and key Sengoku period daimyō.

Born:

1511

Died:

1551-04-08

Century / Era:

1511s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Oda Nobuhide (織田 信秀; 1510 – 8 April 1551) was a Japanese daimyō and magistrate of the Sengoku period known as "Tiger of Owari" and also the father of Oda Nobunaga, the first "Great Unifier" of Japan. Nobuhide was a deputy shugo (Shugodai) of lower Owari Province and head of the Oda clan which controlled most of Owari. Oda Nobuhide was born in 1510 in Owari Province, the eldest son of Oda Nobusada, the head of the Oda clan and a shugodai (deputy shugo) of the lower Owari area. Nobuhide became head of the Oda clan when Nobusada died in 1538, and became involved in open warfare as he was confronted to the north by Saitō Dōsan, the daimyō of Mino Province, and to the east by Imagawa Yoshimoto, the daimyō of Mikawa, Suruga, and Tōtōmi provinces. At certain year, Nobuhide invaded and besiege Ida castle in Mikawa.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Sakai Tadatsugu and Naitō Nobunari were reportedly sallied out fighting Nobuhide's army to defend the castle. In 1540, Nobuhide attacked and took Anjō castle, which was held by the Matsudaira clan. He was assisted by Mizuno Tadamasa, his son, Oda Nobuhiro, was installed as the lord of the castle. In 1542, he defeated Imagawa Yoshimoto at First Battle of Azukizaka. Nobuhide managed to hold his own against his opponents, but was never able to fully unite Owari due to constant internal struggles within Oda clan, which prevented him from achieving a complete victory.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 1543, he donated 4000 kan (the currency of Japan at that time) to the Imperial Court in Kyoto for the repair expenses of the Imperial Palace, while Imagawa Yoshimoto's donation was 500 kan. With such financial resources, the Oda clan came to possess more power than the Shiba clan (Shugo of Owari). Nobuhide's economic policies were steadily passed down to his son and heir, Nobunaga. In 1547, Nobuhide was defeated at the Battle of Kanōguchi by Saitō Dōsan. In 1548, Imagawa defeated Nobuhide in the Second Battle of Azukizaka and continued to expand his territory until 1560.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1510: 1510 Milestone — Oda Nobuhide (織田 信秀; 1510 – 8 April 1551) was a Japanese daimyō and magistrate of the Sengoku period known as "Tiger of Owari" and also the father of Oda Nobunaga, the first "Great Unifier" of Japan.
2. 1511: Birth of Oda Nobuhide — Oda Nobuhide, 'Tiger of Owari,' father of Oda Nobunaga and key Sengoku period daimyō.
3. 1538: 1538 Milestone — Nobuhide became head of the Oda clan when Nobusada died in 1538, and became involved in open warfare as he was confronted to the north by Saitō Dōsan, the daimyō of Mino Province, and to the east by Imagawa Yoshimoto, the daimyō of Mikawa, Suruga, and Tōtōmi provinces.
4. 1540: 1540 Milestone — In 1540, Nobuhide attacked and took Anjō castle, which was held by the Matsudaira clan.
5. 1542: 1542 Milestone — In 1542, he defeated Imagawa Yoshimoto at First Battle of Azukizaka.
6. 1543: 1543 Milestone — In 1543, he donated 4000 kan (the currency of Japan at that time) to the Imperial Court in Kyoto for the repair expenses of the Imperial Palace, while Imagawa Yoshimoto's donation was 500 kan.
7. 1547: 1547 Milestone — In 1547, Nobuhide was defeated at the Battle of Kanōguchi by Saitō Dōsan.
8. 1548: 1548 Milestone — In 1548, Imagawa defeated Nobuhide in the Second Battle of Azukizaka and continued to expand his territory until 1560.
9. 1551 (1551-04-08): Passing & Historical Legacy — Oda Nobuhide passed away on 1551-04-08, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Oda Nobuhide

True or False: “Did Oda Nobuhide successfully unite the entire Owari Province during his lifetime?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): No, he was prevented from achieving a complete victory due to constant internal struggles within the Oda clan.

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