- Born: 1537
- Died: 1575
- Title: Gentazaemon no Jô
- Distinction: One of Takeda Shingen's 24 Generals
Nobutsuna was the eldest son of Sanada Yukitaka and rose to become a noted Takeda general. A veteran of numerous actions, he led 200 horsemen at the Battle of Nagashino and was killed in the fighting along with his younger brother Masateru (Hyobû).
References
- Initial text from Sengoku Biographical Dictionary (Samurai-Archives.com) FWSeal & CEWest, 2005