Maeda Toshiie

This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (January 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this message)

Maeda Toshiie 前田 利家
Maeda Toshiie
Head of Maeda clan
In office 1560–1599
Preceded by	Maeda Toshimasa
Succeeded by	Maeda Toshinaga
Lord of Kanazawa
In office 1583–1599
Succeeded by	Maeda Toshinaga
Personal details
Born	Inuchiyo (犬千代) January 15, 1538 Arako, Owari Province
Died	April 27, 1599(1599-04-27) (aged 61) Kanazawa, Kaga Province
Nationality	Japanese
Spouse	Maeda Matsu
Parents	Maeda Toshimasa (father) Nagayowai-in (長齢院) (mother)
Nickname(s)	"Inu" (dog) "Yari-no-Mataza" "Matazaemon"
Military service
Allegiance	Oda clan Owari-Shibata clan Toyotomi clan
Rank	Daimyo, Dainagon
Unit	Maeda clan
Commands	Kanazawa Castle
Battles/wars	Battle of Kiyosu Battle of Ino Battle of Ukino Battle of Okehazama Battle of Moribe Siege of Kanegasaki Battle of Anegawa Battle of Nagashino Battle of Tedorigawa Battle of Shizugatake Siege of Suemori Siege of Hachigata Siege of Hachiōji Siege of Odawara Kunohe rebellion

Maeda Toshiie (前田 利家, January 15, 1538 – April 27, 1599) was one of the leading generals of Oda Nobunaga following the Sengoku period of the 16th century extending to the Azuchi–Momoyama period. His preferred weapon was a yari and he was known as "Yari no Mataza" (槍の又左), Matazaemon (又左衛門) being his common name. He was a member of the so-called Echizen Sanninshu (Echizen Triumvir) along with Sassa Narimasa and Fuwa Mitsuharu. The highest rank from the court that he received is the Great Counselor Dainagon (大納言).