Oda Nobutomo

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Oda Nobutomo

Role / Field:

Japanese warlord of the Oda clan who ruled Owari Province during the Sengoku period.

Born:

1516

Died:

1555-05-10

Century / Era:

1516s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

– 10 May 1555) was a Japanese warlord during the Sengoku period. He was head of the Kiyosu Oda faction of the Oda clan, and ruled the four southern districts of Owari Province as shugodai.

Career & Major Achievements

After Oda Nobuhide died in 1551, Nobuhide's son Nobunaga was initially unable to assume control of the entire clan. Nobutomo challenged Nobunaga for control of Owari in the name of Owari's shugo, Shiba Yoshimune, technically his superior but in reality his puppet.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

After Yoshimune revealed to Nobunaga an assassination plot in 1554, Nobutomo had Yoshimune put to death. The next year, Nobunaga took Kiyosu Castle and captured Nobutomo, forcing him to commit suicide not long after.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1516: Birth of Oda Nobutomo — Japanese warlord of the Oda clan who ruled Owari Province during the Sengoku period.
2. 1551: 1551 Milestone — After Oda Nobuhide died in 1551, Nobuhide's son Nobunaga was initially unable to assume control of the entire clan.
3. 1554: 1554 Milestone — After Yoshimune revealed to Nobunaga an assassination plot in 1554, Nobutomo had Yoshimune put to death.
4. 1555 (1555-05-10): Passing & Historical Legacy — Oda Nobutomo passed away on 1555-05-10, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Oda Nobutomo

True or False: “Oda Nobutomo was killed by his own superior, Shiba Yoshimune, after a power struggle in 1554.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Nobutomo had Shiba Yoshimune put to death after the lord revealed an assassination plot against Nobunaga.

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