Matsudaira Tadanao
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was a Japanese daimyo
who ruled the Echizen-Fukui Domain
(Kitanoshō Domain) in the early Edo period
. Tadanao was born Matsudaira Senchiyo, the eldest son of Yūki Hideyasu
, by his concubine Lady Nakagawa. As his father Hideyasu died in 1607, Senchiyo assumed headship in the same year, taking the name Tadanao. Four years later he married his cousin Katsuhime, the daughter of the 2nd shogun Hidetada
. He led Echizen troops in battle at the Osaka Winter Campaign, but suffered a high casualty rate, for which he was scolded by his grandfather, the retired shogun Ieyasu
. He took part in the next year's Summer Campaign, taking the head of Sanada Yukimura
, and leading his forces at the very tip of the Tokugawa advance into Osaka Castle
. However, he received no reward for his efforts, and his court rank remained at the comparatively low jusanmi-sangi (従三位参議; junior 3rd rank, councilor), though his father had been chūnagon (中納言; Middle Councilor). Tadanao was so upset at this that in 1621 he feigned illness and did not make his required trip to Edo; in 1622 he even plotted the death of his wife (who was saved at the last moment by one of her maids taking her place). He even led his own soldiers on rampages through the homes of retainers.
In 1623, the shogun Hidetada ordered his retirement. Tadanao also entered the Buddhist priesthood, taking the name Ippaku (一伯). He was exiled to the Funai Domain
in Bungo Province
, and died there in 1650 at age 56.
Tadanao's son Mitsunaga was transferred to the Echigo-Takada domain, briefly interrupting the line of the Echizen Matsudaira
. However, Tadanao's brother Tadamasa
was transferred to Fukui
, and thus the line was resumed until the end of the Edo Period
.
Daimyo
is a generic term referring to the powerful territorial lords in pre-modern Japan who ruled most of the country from their vast, hereditary land holdings...
who ruled the Echizen-Fukui Domain
Fukui Domain
The was a feudal domain in Echizen Province of Japan during the Edo period. It is also sometimes called '. The family name of the heads of the domain is "Matsudaira".- List of heads :# Hideyasu# Tadanao...
(Kitanoshō Domain) in the early Edo period
Edo period
The , or , is a division of Japanese history which was ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family, running from 1603 to 1868. The political entity of this period was the Tokugawa shogunate....
. Tadanao was born Matsudaira Senchiyo, the eldest son of Yūki Hideyasu
Yuki Hideyasu
was a Japanese daimyo who lived during the Azuchi-Momoyama and early Edo periods. Born the second son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, he established the Echizen Fukui Domain.-Birth:...
, by his concubine Lady Nakagawa. As his father Hideyasu died in 1607, Senchiyo assumed headship in the same year, taking the name Tadanao. Four years later he married his cousin Katsuhime, the daughter of the 2nd shogun Hidetada
Tokugawa Hidetada
was the second shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty, who ruled from 1605 until his abdication in 1623. He was the third son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate.-Early life :...
. He led Echizen troops in battle at the Osaka Winter Campaign, but suffered a high casualty rate, for which he was scolded by his grandfather, the retired shogun Ieyasu
Tokugawa Ieyasu
was the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan , which ruled from the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 until the Meiji Restoration in 1868. Ieyasu seized power in 1600, received appointment as shogun in 1603, abdicated from office in 1605, but...
. He took part in the next year's Summer Campaign, taking the head of Sanada Yukimura
Sanada Yukimura
was a Japanese samurai, second son of the Sengoku period daimyo Sanada Masayuki . His proper name was Sanada Nobushige , named after Takeda Shingen's younger brother Takeda Nobushige, who was a brave and respected warrior. He and his father were known as being excellent military tacticians...
, and leading his forces at the very tip of the Tokugawa advance into Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle
is a Japanese castle in Chūō-ku, Osaka, Japan.Originally called Ozakajō, it is one of Japan's most famous castles, and played a major role in the unification of Japan during the sixteenth century of the Azuchi-Momoyama period.-Description:...
. However, he received no reward for his efforts, and his court rank remained at the comparatively low jusanmi-sangi (従三位参議; junior 3rd rank, councilor), though his father had been chūnagon (中納言; Middle Councilor). Tadanao was so upset at this that in 1621 he feigned illness and did not make his required trip to Edo; in 1622 he even plotted the death of his wife (who was saved at the last moment by one of her maids taking her place). He even led his own soldiers on rampages through the homes of retainers.
In 1623, the shogun Hidetada ordered his retirement. Tadanao also entered the Buddhist priesthood, taking the name Ippaku (一伯). He was exiled to the Funai Domain
Funai Domain
The ' was a Japanese domain of the Edo period, located in Bungo Province .-History:Funai had been the castle of the Ōtomo clan; however, Toyotomi confiscated it during the lordship of Ōtomo Yoshimune...
in Bungo Province
Bungo Province
was a province of Japan in eastern Kyūshū in the area of Ōita Prefecture. It was sometimes called , with Buzen Province. Bungo bordered Buzen, Hyūga, Higo, Chikugo, and Chikuzen Provinces.-History:...
, and died there in 1650 at age 56.
Tadanao's son Mitsunaga was transferred to the Echigo-Takada domain, briefly interrupting the line of the Echizen Matsudaira
Matsudaira clan
The was a Japanese samurai clan that claimed descent from the Minamoto clan. It first originated in and took its name from Matsudaira village, in Mikawa Province . Over the course of its history, the clan produced many branches, most of which also centered around Mikawa Province...
. However, Tadanao's brother Tadamasa
Matsudaira Tadamasa
was a Japanese daimyo of the early Edo period. The 2nd son of Yūki Hideyasu, he succeeded the family headship following his brother Tadanao's forced retirement.He had a magnificent residence constructed outside Edo Castle.-References:...
was transferred to Fukui
Fukui
Fukui is a Japanese name meaning "fortunate" or it can mean "one who is from the Fukui prefecture". It may refer to:- Places :* Fukui Prefecture** Fukui, Fukui - the city of the same name in the prefecture...
, and thus the line was resumed until the end of the Edo Period
Edo period
The , or , is a division of Japanese history which was ruled by the shoguns of the Tokugawa family, running from 1603 to 1868. The political entity of this period was the Tokugawa shogunate....
.