Maeda Toshiie

ModernGeneralJapan1538 — 1599

One of the Five Elders for Toyotomi Hideyori.

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Quick Facts

Born

1538

Died

1599

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)70

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score60.1

Maeda Toshiie — Complete Timeline

1583 AD

Battle of ShizugatakeWar◆ Major

Maeda Toshiie fought for Toyotomi Hideyoshi against Shibata Katsuie at the Battle of Shizugatake. His performance contributed to Hideyoshi's victory, which solidified Hideyoshi's control over Japan after the death of Oda Nobunaga.

Sengoku periodBattle

Impact: national

1590 AD

Siege of OdawaraWar

Maeda Toshiie participated in Toyotomi Hideyoshi's campaign against the Hojo clan at Odawara Castle. The siege ended with the Hojo surrender, leading to the unification of Japan under Hideyoshi.

Unification of JapanCampaign

Impact: national

1598 AD

Appointed as one of the Five EldersPolitical Action◆ Major

Toyotomi Hideyoshi appointed Maeda Toshiie as one of the Five Elders to govern Japan during the minority of his son Hideyori. This placed Toshiie among the highest-ranking officials in the Toyotomi administration, responsible for collective rule.

Toyotomi administrationRegency

Impact: national

1599 AD

Conflict with Tokugawa IeyasuPolitical Action◆ Major

After Hideyoshi's death, Maeda Toshiie opposed Tokugawa Ieyasu's growing influence. Tensions escalated, but Toshiie died before open conflict erupted. His death removed a key obstacle to Ieyasu's rise.

Power struggleTokugawa

Impact: national