Daidōji Masashige Explained

Daidōji Masashige
Native Name:	大道寺 政繁
Birth Date:	1533
Death Date:	August 18, 1590
Death Place:	Kawagoe
Commands:	Matsuida Castle, Kawagoe Castle

was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period. He was one of the most important vassals of the Go-Hōjō clan.^[1]

In 1590, when Siege of Odawara began, Matsuida Castle Masashige was defending was surrounded by Toyotomi's large army, and he decided to surrender.^{[1] [2]} After the Siege of Odawara, he was ordered to seppuku by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.^{[1] [3]}

His grave is at Hoda Temple near the Matsuida Castle.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 朝日日本歴史人物事典「大道寺政繁」の解説. kotobank. Japanese. 17 October 2021.
2. Web site: 松井田城址を国史跡に 御城印で機運高める群馬安中. 21 May 2021 . Asahi Shimbun. Japanese. 17 October 2021.
3. Web site: 小田原合戦. Odawara City official. ja. 18 October 2021.
4. Web site: 大道寺駿河守政繁公供養祭. NPO 群馬活性化企画センター. ja. 18 October 2021.