Takeda Shingen

Takeda Shingen
武田 信玄
Takeda Shingen
Head of Takeda clan
In office
1541–1573
Preceded byTakeda Nobutora
Succeeded byTakeda Katsuyori
Personal details
Born
Katsuchiyo

December 1, 1521
Kai Province, Japan
DiedMay 13, 1573(1573-05-13) (aged 51)
Mikawa Province, Japan
SpouseLady Sanjō
Domestic partnerSuwa Goryōnin (concubine)
ChildrenTakeda Yoshinobu
Takeda Nobuchika
Takeda Katsuyori
Nishina Morinobu
Matsuhime
Parents
RelativesTakeda Nobushige (brother)
Takeda Nobukado (brother)
Takeda Nobuzane (brother)
Imagawa Yoshimoto (brother-in-law)
Anayama Nobutomo (brother-in-law)
Nickname(s)"Tiger of Kai"
"Tendai no Zasu Shamon Shingen"
Military service
Allegiance Takeda clan
RankLord (Daimyo)
Unit Takeda clan
CommandsTsutsujigasaki Castle
Battles/warsBattle of Un no Kuchi
Battle of Sezawa
Siege of Uehara
Siege of Kuwabara
Siege of Fukuyo
Battle of Ankokuji
Siege of Nagakubo
Siege of Takatō
Siege of Ryūgasaki
Battle of Odaihara
Siege of Shika Castle
Battle of Uedahara
Battle of Shiojiritoge
Siege of Katsurao
Battles of Kawanakajima
Siege of Kannomine
Siege of Matsuo
Siege of Matsuyama
Siege of Minowa
Siege of Hachigata
Siege of Odawara
Battle of Mimasetoge
Battle of Tonegawa
Battle of Mikatagahara
Siege of Noda Castle

Takeda Shingen (武田 信玄, December 1, 1521 – May 13, 1573) was daimyo of Kai Province during the Sengoku period of Japan. Known as the "Tiger of Kai", he was one of the most powerful daimyo of the late Sengoku period, and credited with exceptional military prestige.[1] Shingen was based in a poor area with little arable land and no access to the sea, but he became one of Japan's leading daimyo. His skills are highly esteemed and on par with Mōri Motonari.

  1. ^ Turnbull, Stephen (1987). Battles of the Samurai. Arms and Armour Press. pp. 41–44. ISBN 0853688265.