Maeda Toshimasa

In this Japanese name, the family name is Maeda.

Maeda Toshimasa (前田 利昌, ? August 4, 1560) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period. Also known as Toshiharu (利治), he was the son of Maeda Toshitaka. Ruled Arako Castle in Owari Province. Toshimasa was a vassal of Oda Nobuhide, who nominally ruled Owari Province from his seat at Kiyosu Castle.

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Maeda Toshimasa was depicted by Sugawara Bunta in the 2002 NHK historical drama Toshiie to Matsu& (利家とまつ).

Source: http://nekhet.ddo.jp/people/japan/maeda01.html


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