Niwa Nagashige facts for kids
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Niwa Nagashige
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| 丹羽 長重 | |
Niwa (1571–1637) in his older years
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| Head of Niwa clan | |
| In office 1585–1637 |
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| Preceded by | Niwa Nagahide |
| Succeeded by | Niwa Mitsushige |
| Lord of Tanagura | |
| In office 1622–1637 |
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| Preceded by | Tachibana Muneshige |
| Succeeded by | Niwa Mitsushige |
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| Born | May 11, 1571 |
| Died | April 30, 1637 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Spouse | Ho-onin |
| Children | Niwa Mitsushige |
| Parent | Niwa Nagahide |
| Occupation | Daimyō |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Toyotomi clan Western army Tokugawa Shogunate |
| Commands | Shirakawa Castle |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Komaki and Nagakute (1584) Siege of Odawara (1590) Battle of Asainawate (1600) Siege of Osaka (1614-1615) |
Niwa Nagashige (丹羽 長重, May 11, 1571 – April 30, 1637) was an important Japanese leader called a daimyō. A daimyō was like a powerful lord who ruled over a large area of land. Nagashige was the oldest son of Niwa Nagahide. He also married a daughter of the famous leader Oda Nobunaga.
Nagashige started fighting in battles at a young age. In 1583, he helped his father in a battle against Shibata Katsuie. The next year, when he was just thirteen, Nagashige led his family's troops in the Battle of Nagakute because his father was sick.
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Becoming a Powerful Daimyō
In 1585, Nagashige's father passed away. Nagashige then took over his father's large land holdings. This land was worth 1,230,000 koku. A koku was a measure of rice, used to show how wealthy and powerful a daimyō was. His lands covered areas like Echizen, Wakasa, and parts of Kaga.
Losing and Gaining Land
During a conflict called the Siege of Toyama, the leader Hideyoshi thought the Niwa clan was not fully on his side. Because of this, Hideyoshi took away most of their lands. The Niwa clan was left with only Wakasa Province, which was worth 150,000 koku. This was a big reduction in their power.
Later, during the Kyūshū Campaign in 1589, the Niwa clan faced more trouble. One of their followers was accused of helping the enemy. This led to the clan's lands being reduced even more. They were left with a small area around Komatsu in Kaga Province, worth only 40,000 koku.
However, Hideyoshi's feelings could change quickly. Nagashige worked hard during the Siege of Odawara in 1590. Because of his efforts, Hideyoshi gave him back some land. Nagashige's status was restored to 120,000 koku.
Changing Sides and New Opportunities
In 1600, a very important battle took place called the Battle of Sekigahara. Nagashige chose to fight on the side of Ishida Mitsunari. He fought against Maeda Toshinaga in a battle called Asai. Because his side lost, Nagashige's lands were taken away for a short time.
However, Nagashige's status as a daimyō was given back to him in 1603. The new ruling family, the Tokugawa family, gave him 10,000 koku of land at Futsuto in Hitachi Province.
Rise Under the Tokugawa Shogunate
From 1614 to 1615, Nagashige fought in the Siege of Osaka. This time, he fought on the side of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who became the first shogun. Because of his good service in this battle, Nagashige received more land. His land was moved to the Edosaki Domain, which was worth 20,000 koku.
Nagashige continued to rise in power. In 1622, he was moved to the Tanagura Domain. His land value increased to 50,000 koku. His biggest achievement came in 1627. He was given the Shirakawa Domain, which was worth 100,700 koku. There, he built the famous Shirakawa Castle.
Nagashige's son, Niwa Mitsushige, took over as the next leader after him.
See also
In Spanish: Niwa Nagashige para niños
