Oda Nobunaga - Wikipedia
WEBOda Nobunaga (織田 信長, [oda nobɯ (ꜜ)naɡa] ⓘ; 23 June 1534 – 21 June 1582) was a Japanese daimyō and one of the leading figures of the Sengoku and Azuchi-Momoyama periods. He was the Tenka-bito (天下人, lit. 'person under heaven') [a] and regarded as the first "Great Unifier" of Japan.
Oda Nobunaga | Biography, Significance, & Death | Britannica
WEBMay 7, 2024 · Oda Nobunaga (born 1534, Owari province, Japan—died June 21, 1582, Kyōto) was a Japanese warrior and government official who overthrew the Ashikaga (or Muromachi) shogunate (1338–1573) and ended a long period of feudal wars by unifying half of the provinces in Japan under his rule.
Oda Nobunaga - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJun 9, 2019 · Oda Nobunaga was the foremost military leader of Japan from 1568 to 1582. Nobunaga, along with his two immediate successors, Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598) and Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543-1616), is credited with unifying medieval Japan in the second half of the 16th century.
Shōgun: The True Story Behind Oda Nobunaga, Kuroda’s Inspiration
WEBMar 26, 2024 · In 1582, Oda Nobunaga was the most powerful warlord in Japan. Known as the first Great Unifier, Nobunaga ended a period of mass civil war and restored the island nation to one unified...
Oda Nobunaga | Map and Timeline - HistoryMaps
WEBOda Nobunaga (1534-1582), a key figure in Japanese history, initiated Japan's unification during the late Sengoku period. Born into the Oda clan in Owari Province, Nobunaga gained prominence through his military skill, strategic alliances, and groundbreaking warfare tactics.
Oda Nobunaga: 11 Facts on the Ruthless Samurai who
WEBDec 3, 2022 · From “clown” to “demon,” Oda Nobunaga played a tremendous role in Japanese history. Born during the last stages of the Warring Clan Period: the Sengoku Jidai, he was an inspiring leader and a ruthless foe, overcoming numerous adversaries.
Oda Nobunaga: The Rise of One of Japan's Earliest Unifiers
WEBOda Nobunaga was not only a warrior and conqueror, but also a connoisseur of the arts, including poetry. Nobunaga did not remain idle in the face of threats against him. In late 1571, he launched the first of his campaigns designed to destroy the warrior monks.
Oda Nobunaga | Japan Experience
WEBOda Nobunaga 1534-1582. Born in the Nagoya area; died Kyoto. United most of Japan during his lifetime. Murdered by his retainer Akechi Mitsuhide in Kyoto. Reputation for ruthlessness. Embraced early Western influences and technology. Destroyed the warrior monks of Mt. Hiei.
Oda Nobunaga summary | Britannica
WEBOda Nobunaga , (born 1534, Owari province, Japan—died June 21, 1582, Kyōto), With Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu, one of the three unifiers of premodern Japan. He brought the domain of his birth, Owari, under his control and followed that success by defeating the huge forces of a neighbouring daimyo .
Oda Nobunaga: The First Great Unifier Of Japan - Japan …
WEBOda Nobunaga (織田 信長) was a powerful daimyō (feudal lord) of Japan during the late 16th century. He is known for his efforts to unify Japan during the late Sengoku period and successfully gained control over most of Honshu.
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