Maeda Toshitsune

Maeda Toshitsune
2nd Lord of Kaga
In office
1605–1639
Preceded by Maeda Toshinaga
Succeeded by Maeda Mitsutaka
Personal details
Born (1594-01-16)January 16, 1594
Died November 7, 1658(1658-11-07) (aged 64), aged 64
Nationality Japanese
In this Japanese name, the family name is Maeda.

Maeda Toshitsune (前田 利常, January 16, 1594 – November 7, 1658) was a Japanese daimyo of the Edo period, who ruled the Kaga Domain. Toshitsune was a brother of Maeda Toshinaga and a son of Toshiie. Adopted as his heir, he became the wealthiest daimyo outside the Tokugawa. He controlled Etchū, Kaga, and Noto provinces. His heir was Maeda Mitsutaka.

Family

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Preceded by
Maeda Toshinaga
2nd Lord of Kaga
(Maeda)

1605-1639
Succeeded by
Maeda Mitsutaka


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