Oda Nagamasu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Oda Nagamasu |
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| 織田 長益 | |
Oda Yūraku
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| Lord of Chita | |
| In office 1574–1615 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | Gengorō 1548 Owari Province, Japan |
| Died | January 24, 1621 (aged 72-73) Kyoto, Yamashiro Province, Japan |
| Children | Oda Nagamasa Oda Hisanaga |
| Mother | Dota Gozen |
| Father | Oda Nobuhide |
| Relatives | Oda Nobunaga (brother) |
| Military service | |
| Nickname(s) | "Yūraku" "Urakusai" |
| Allegiance |  Oda clan Tokugawa clan Toyotomi clan Eastern Army Tokugawa Shogunate |
| Unit | Oda clan |
| Commands | Ōkusa Castle |
| Battles/wars | Siege of Iwamura Siege of Shigisan Siege of Itami Siege of Takato Honnō-ji Incident Siege of Kanie Battle of Sekigahara |
Oda Nagamasu (織田 長益, 1548 – January 24, 1622) was a Japanese daimyō, a powerful feudal lord. He was the younger brother of the famous Oda Nobunaga, a great leader who tried to unite Japan. Nagamasu lived during a time of big changes in Japan, from the late Sengoku period (a time of many wars) to the early Edo period (a time of peace). He was also known by his nicknames, Yūraku (有楽) or Urakusai (有楽斎). A neighborhood in Tokyo called Yūrakuchō is even named after him! In 1588, Nagamasu became a Christian and was given the baptismal name of John.
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Life of Oda Nagamasu
Oda Nagamasu was born in 1548. His childhood name was Gengorō. He was the eleventh son of Oda Nobuhide, a powerful warlord.
Early Life and Battles
In 1574, Nagamasu was given control of the Chita District in Owari Province. He also oversaw the building of Ōkusa Castle. He served his nephew, Oda Nobutada, in several important battles. These included the Siege of Iwamura in 1575 and the Siege of Shigisan in 1577. He also fought in the Siege of Itami (1579) and the Siege of Takato (1582).
The Honnō-ji Incident
In June 1582, a major event happened known as the Honnō-ji Incident. Nagamasu was with Nobutada at Nijō Castle when they were attacked. He managed to survive this dangerous situation. After escaping, he fled to Gifu Castle for safety.
Alliances and Peacemaking
In 1584, Nagamasu joined forces with Oda Nobukatsu. They worked with Tokugawa Ieyasu against Toyotomi Hideyoshi during the Komaki-Nagakute campaign. Nagamasu also fought against Takigawa Kazumasu at the Siege of Kanie Castle. Later, he became known as a peacemaker. He helped settle disagreements between powerful leaders like Tokugawa Ieyasu and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. He also helped make peace between Sassa Narimasa and Maeda Toshiie.
The Battle of Sekigahara
In 1600, Nagamasu chose to support Tokugawa Ieyasu in the important Battle of Sekigahara. This battle decided who would rule Japan. Nagamasu brought 450 soldiers to join Ieyasu's side. They faced off against Gamō Yorisato in the battle.
Later Life and Legacy
In 1615, Nagamasu decided to divide his lands between his two sons. His son, Oda Nagamasa, became the lord of the Kaijū-Shibamura Domain. His other son, Oda Hisanaga, became the lord of the Yanagimoto Domain. Nagamasu was also a skilled master of the Japanese tea ceremony. He learned from the famous master, Sen no Rikyū. Nagamasu even started his own school for the tea ceremony, sharing his knowledge with others.
Family Members
- Father: Oda Nobuhide (1510–1551)
- Mother: Dota Gozen
- Brothers:
- Oda Nobunaga (1534–1582) - His famous older brother.
- Other brothers include Oda Nobuhiro, Oda Nobuyuki, Oda Nobukane, Oda Nobuharu, Oda Nobutoki, Oda Nobuoki, Oda Hidetaka, Oda Hidenari, Oda Nobuteru, and Oda Nagatoshi.
- Sisters:
- Oichi (1547–1583)
- Oinu
- Sons:
- Oda Nagamasa (1587–1670)
- Oda Hisanaga
