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Maeda Toshiie 前田 利家 | |
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 Maeda Toshiie | |
| Head of Maeda clan | |
| In office 1560–1599 | |
| Preceded by | Maeda Toshimasa |
| Succeeded by | Maeda Toshinaga |
| Lord of Kanazawa | |
| In office 1583–1599 | |
| Succeeded by | Maeda Toshinaga |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Inuchiyo (犬千代) January 15, 1538 Arako, Owari Province |
| Died | April 27, 1599 (aged 61) Kanazawa, Kaga Province |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Spouse | Maeda Matsu |
| Parents |
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| Nickname(s) | "Inu" (dog) "Yari-no-Mataza" "Matazaemon" |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Oda clan Toyotomi clan |
| Rank | Daimyo, Dainagon |
| Unit |  Maeda clan |
| Commands | Kanazawa Castle |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Kiyosu Battle of Ino Battle of Ukino Battle of Okehazama Battle of Moribe Siege of Inabayama Siege of Kanegasaki Battle of Anegawa Echizen Campaign Battle of Nagashino Kaga Campaign Battle of Tedorigawa Battle of Shizugatake Siege of Suemori Siege of Hachigata Siege of Hachiōji Siege of Odawara Kunohe rebellion |
Maeda Toshiie (前田 利家, January 15, 1538 – April 27, 1599) was one of the leading generals of Oda Nobunaga following the Sengoku period of the 16th century extending to the Azuchi–Momoyama period. His preferred weapon was a yari and he was known as "Yari no Mataza" (槍の又左), Matazaemon (又左衛門) being his common name. He was a member of the so-called Echizen Sanninshu (Echizen Triumvir) along with Sassa Narimasa and Fuwa Mitsuharu. The highest rank from the court that he received is the Great Counselor Dainagon (大納言).