Takeda Nobushige

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Takeda Nobushige

Role / Field:

A prominent samurai general of the Sengoku period, known for his strategic acumen.

Born:

1525

Died:

1561-09-10

Century / Era:

1525s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Takeda Nobushige (武田 信繁; 1525 – October 18, 1561) was a samurai of Japan's Sengoku period, and younger brother of Takeda Shingen. He was known as one of the "Twenty-Four Generals of Takeda Shingen". Takeda Nobushige held the favor of their father, Takeda Nobutora, then daimyo of Takeda clan, and was meant to inherit the Takeda lands, wealth and power, becoming head of the clan. However, Shingen rebelled against their father and seized the lands and power for himself. Nobushige nevertheless fought alongside his brother who relied on him for support, He is famous not only for his strategic insight but also his wisdom; he wrote among other things Kyūjūkyū Kakun, a set of 99 short rules or disciplines for Takeda clan members, some of which are erroneously attributed to Shingen himself from time to time.

Career & Major Achievements

Takeda Nobushige held the favor of their father, and was meant to inherit the Takeda lands, wealth and power, becoming head of the clan. He is also known as Takeda Tenkyū (Tenkyū being another rank he held). Nobushige became an important Takeda general and led large forces on several occasions. In 1544, Shingen had a rebellion on his hands. As part of his punitive effort, he sent Nobushige to capture Fujisawa Yorichika's Kōjinyama castle.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

(He probably succeeded, though sources differ). Katsurao castle, main castle of Murakami Yoshikiyo, fell to Nobushige and Takeda Yoshinobu in 1553. This drove Yoshikiyo to fleet to Uesugi Kenshin and was really the last significant act before the start of the Kawanakajima campaigns proper. It was in the 4th battle of Kawanakajima, the last battle, that Takeda Nobushige gave up his life. Sanada Yukimura's initial name was, in fact, Sanada Nobushige, named after this very person.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1525: Birth of Takeda Nobushige — A prominent samurai general of the Sengoku period, known for his strategic acumen.
2. 1544: 1544 Milestone — In 1544, Shingen had a rebellion on his hands.
3. 1553: 1553 Milestone — Katsurao castle, main castle of Murakami Yoshikiyo, fell to Nobushige and Takeda Yoshinobu in 1553.
4. 1561 (1561-09-10): Passing & Historical Legacy — Takeda Nobushige passed away on 1561-09-10, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Takeda Nobushige

True or False: “Takeda Nobushige was always recognized as the primary heir to the Takeda clan's leadership after his father, Takeda Nobutora.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he held favor with his father, his brother, Takeda Shingen, eventually rebelled and seized the lands and power for himself.

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