Daidōji Masashige (大道寺 政繁, 1533 – 1590) was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period.[1] He was one of the most important vassals of the Go-Hōjō clan.[1]
Daidōji Masashige | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 大道寺 政繁 |
| Born | 1533 |
| Died | August 18, 1590 Kawagoe |
| Commands held | Matsuida Castle, Kawagoe Castle |
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]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "朝日日本歴史人物事典「大道寺政繁」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ "松井田城址を国史跡に 御城印で機運高める群馬安中" (in Japanese). Asahi Shimbun. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ^ "小田原合戦" (in Japanese). Odawara City official. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
- ^ "大道寺駿河守政繁公供養祭" (in Japanese). NPO 群馬活性化企画センター. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
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