Takenaka Shigekado

In this Japanese name, the surname is Takenaka.
Takenaka Shigekado
竹中 重門
Head of Takenaka clan
In office
1579–1631
Preceded byTakenaka Shigeharu
Succeeded byTakenaka Shigetsune
Personal details
Born1573
DiedNovember 2, 1631(1631-11-02) (aged 57–58)
ChildrenTakenaka Shigetsune
Parent
Military service
Allegiance Toyotomi clan
Eastern Army
Tokugawa shogunate
Unit Takenaka clan
Battles/warsBattle of Komaki (1584)
Battle of Sekigahara (1600)
Site of Kuroda Nagamasa and Takenaka Shigekado's positions in the Battle of Sekigahara.

Takenaka Shigekado (竹中 重門, 1573 – November 2, 1631) was a Japanese samurai of the Azuchi–Momoyama period through early Edo period. The son of Takenaka Hanbei, Shigekado saw his first action at age 12, taking part in the Battle of Komaki in 1585.[1]

Following in his father's footsteps and served Toyotomi Hideyoshi, later siding with Tokugawa Ieyasu.[2] At the Battle of Sekigahara, Shigekado along with Kuroda Nagamasa attacked the Western Army's main camp and Shigekado succeeded in chasing down and executing Konishi Yukinaga.

In Shigekado's time, the Takenaka became kōtai-yoriai hatamoto. Studying Chinese and Japanese philosophy with Hayashi Razan, Shigekado was known for his skill in calligraphy and poetry.

Shigekado died in Edo at age 58, and was succeeded by his son Takenaka Shigetsune.[3]

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  2. ^ Ronquille, Bryce. "Biography of Takenaka Shigekado".
  3. ^ "竹中家". Archived from the original on 2007-10-19. Retrieved 2007-02-20.