Maeda Gen'i
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Maeda.
Maeda Gen'i (前田 玄以, 1539 – July 9, 1602) was a Buddhist priest from Mt. Hiei, retainer of Oda Nobunaga and later one of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Go-Bugyō, along with Ishida Mitsunari, Asano Nagamasa, Mashita Nagamori and Natsuka Masaie. He entered the service of Oda Nobunaga sometime before 1570.
Quick Facts Lord of Kameyama Castle (Kyoto), Preceded by ...
Maeda Gen'i 前田 玄以 | |
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Lord of Kameyama Castle (Kyoto) | |
In office 1582–1602 | |
Preceded by | Akechi Mitsuhide |
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Born | 1539 Mino Province |
Died | 9 July 1602(1602-07-09) (aged 62–63) |
Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation | Buddhist priest |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Oda clan Toyotomi clan |
Rank | Go-Bugyō |
Commands | Kameyama Castle (Kyoto) |
Battles/wars | Honnoji Incident |
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