Ikeda Terumasa

ModernGeneralJapan1565 — 1613

Tokugawa son-in-law who built Himeji Castle.

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Quick Facts

Born

1565

Died

1613

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)38

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)57

Legacy (20%)54

Leadership (15%)40

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score53.8

Ikeda Terumasa — Complete Timeline

1584 AD

Marriage to Tokugawa Ieyasu's DaughterPolitical Action◆ Major

Ikeda Terumasa married Tokugawa Ieyasu's daughter, Tokuhime, becoming a son-in-law of the future shogun. This marriage cemented his loyalty to the Tokugawa clan and elevated his status among daimyo.

MarriageTokugawa AlliancePolitical

Impact: nationalconstructive

1600 AD

Battle of SekigaharaWar◆ Major

Terumasa fought for the Eastern Army under Tokugawa Ieyasu at Sekigahara. He commanded a large contingent and played a key role in the victory. After the battle, he was rewarded with the Himeji domain.

SekigaharaEastern ArmyVictory

Impact: nationalconstructive

1601 AD

Construction of Himeji CastleCultural◆ Major

Terumasa oversaw the expansion and renovation of Himeji Castle, transforming it into the largest and most fortified castle in Japan. The project took nine years and established the castle as a symbol of Tokugawa power.

Castle ConstructionHimejiArchitecture

Impact: nationalconstructive

1614 AD

Siege of OsakaWar

Terumasa participated in the Siege of Osaka, leading Tokugawa forces against the Toyotomi clan. His troops helped capture the outer defenses of Osaka Castle, contributing to the final defeat of the Toyotomi.

Siege of OsakaTokugawaCampaign

Impact: national