Ii Naotaka

ModernGeneralJapan1590 — 1659

Red Oni of Ii who led at the Siege of Osaka.

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Quick Facts

Born

1590

Died

1659

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)53

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)54

Legacy (20%)47

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)55

Total Score57.0

Ii Naotaka — Complete Timeline

1600 AD

Battle of SekigaharaWar◆ Major

Ii Naotaka fought for Tokugawa Ieyasu's Eastern Army at Sekigahara. He commanded a contingent and contributed to the victory, though he was only 10 years old at the time.

SekigaharaEastern ArmyTokugawa

Impact: national

1603 AD

Construction of Hikone CastleCultural

Ii Naotaka oversaw the construction of Hikone Castle in Omi Province. The castle became the seat of the Ii clan and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

CastleHikoneArchitecture

constructive

1614 AD

Siege of OsakaWar◆ Major

Ii Naotaka, known as the 'Red Oni of Ii', led Tokugawa forces during the Siege of Osaka. He commanded the Ii clan's red-armored troops and played a key role in the defeat of the Toyotomi clan.

OsakaTokugawaRed Oni

Impact: national