Daidōji Masashige (大道寺 政繁, 1533 – 1590) was a Japanese samurai and commander of the Sengoku period.[1] He was one of the most important vassals of the Go-Hōjō clan.[1]

Daidōji Masashige
Native name
大道寺 政繁
Born1533
DiedAugust 18, 1590
Kawagoe
CommandsMatsuida Castle, Kawagoe Castle

In 1590, when Siege of Odawara began, Matsuida Castle Masashige was defending was surrounded by Toyotomi's large army, and he decided to surrender.[1][2] After the Siege of Odawara, he was ordered to seppuku by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.[1][3]

His grave is at Hoda Temple near the Matsuida Castle.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "朝日日本歴史人物事典「大道寺政繁」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  2. ^ "松井田城址を国史跡に 御城印で機運高める群馬安中" (in Japanese). Asahi Shimbun. 21 May 2021. Retrieved 17 October 2021.
  3. ^ "小田原合戦" (in Japanese). Odawara City official. Retrieved 18 October 2021.
  4. ^ "大道寺駿河守政繁公供養祭" (in Japanese). NPO 群馬活性化企画センター. Retrieved 18 October 2021.