Takeda Nobutora

Takeda Nobutora
武田 信虎
Head of Takeda clan
In office
1507–1540
Preceded byTakeda Nobutsuna
Succeeded byTakeda Shingen
Personal details
BornFebruary 11, 1494
DiedMarch 27, 1574
RelationsTakeda Katsuyori (grandson)
ChildrenTakeda Shingen
Takeda Nobushige
Takeda Nobukado
Takeda Nobuzane
Ichijo Nobutatsu
Parent
Military service
Allegiance Takeda clan
RankLord (Daimyō)
CommandsKōfu
Battles/wars

Takeda Nobutora (武田 信虎, February 11, 1494 – March 27, 1574) was a Japanese daimyō (feudal lord) who controlled the Province of Kai, and fought in a number of battles of the Sengoku period. He was the father and predecessor of the famous Takeda Shingen.[1]

  1. ^ Turnbull, Stephen (1998). The Samurai Sourcebook. Cassell & Co. pp. 208–209. ISBN 1854095234.