Matsudaira Nobutsuna

ModernPoliticianJapan1596 — 1662

Senior councilor who suppressed the Shimabara Rebellion.

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Quick Facts

Born

1596

Died

1662

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)51

Political (20%)75

Influence (20%)73

Legacy (20%)63

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score67.1

Matsudaira Nobutsuna — Complete Timeline

1633 AD

Appointment as Senior Councilor (Roju)Political Action◆ Major

Nobutsuna was appointed to the powerful position of roju under Shogun Tokugawa Iemitsu. This role made him one of the highest-ranking officials in the Tokugawa shogunate, responsible for major policy decisions and military command.

AppointmentTokugawa shogunateRoju

Impact: nationalconstructive

1638 AD

Suppression of the Shimabara RebellionWar◆ Major

As a senior councilor, Matsudaira Nobutsuna commanded shogunate forces in the siege of Hara Castle, crushing the Christian-led peasant uprising. The rebellion's suppression led to the finalization of Japan's national seclusion policy and the persecution of Christians.

Shimabara RebellionChristian persecutionSiege

Impact: nationaldestructive

1642 AD

Oversight of the Kan'ei Great Famine ReliefReform

During the severe Kan'ei famine, Nobutsuna implemented relief measures including rice distribution and tax reductions in domains under his control. His actions mitigated some suffering but the famine still caused widespread death across Japan.

Famine reliefKan'ei eraDisaster response

Impact: nationalconstructive