Oda Nobuhiro Explained

Oda Nobuhiro
Native Name:織田 信広
Office:Lord of Anjo Castle
Term Start:1540
Term End:1574
Death Date:October 13, 1574
Father:Oda Nobuhide
Allegiance: Oda clan
Battles:Siege of Anjo Castle (1551)
Battle of Anegawa (1570)
Siege of Nagashima (1574)

was the eldest son of Oda Nobuhide.[1] As an illegitimate son of Oda Nobuhide, Nobuhiro's power would slowly fade and always be looked down upon by his younger brother Nobunaga and even by many of his own retainers. Afterwards, Nobuhiro was forced to step down as the head of the Oda clan to allow Nobunaga to be the new head.

In 1540, after Nobuhide took Anjo Castle in Mikawa Province, the castle was given to Nobuhiro. During 1551, Nobuhiro was trapped by the Imagawa clan, but was saved when Nobunaga handed over one of their hostages - Matsudaira Takechiyo to make up for not lifting the siege of Anjō.[2]

Later on, Nobuhiro plotted against Nobunaga with the assistance of Saitō Yoshitatsu of Mino Province. Their scheme was uncovered before any damage was brought upon anyone, and Nobunaga forgave Nobuhiro. Nobuhiro was killed later on October 13, 1574, while fighting the Nagashima monto.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: BUSHOO!JAPAN . 2021-03-22 . 織田信広(信長の兄)も謀反を計画! 人質交換で帰還した愚兄の最期は? . 2022-05-09 . BUSHOO!JAPAN(武将ジャパン) . ja.
  2. Web site: 家康公の生涯 - 幼少時代の竹千代 . 2022-05-09 . www.visit-shizuoka.com.