Maeno Tadayasu

• Born: ?
• Died: 1600?
• Distinction: Toyotomi and Ishida retainer
• Other Name: Mai Hyôgo [舞兵庫]
• Japanese: 前野 忠康 (Maeno Tadayasu)

Tadayasu was married to a daughter of Maeno Nagayasu. He at first served Toyotomi Hidetsugu and impressed Ishida Mitsunari with his loyalty. When Hidetsugu fell from power in 1595 and many of his associates were made to commit suicide, Tadayasu was spared through the efforts of Mitsunari, who later offered him a position. Tadayasu accepted and joined Mitsunari at Sawayama Castle. He was in the vanguard at the Battle of Sekigahara and fought fearlessly against troops under Tanaka Yoshimasa and Kuroda Nagamasa. Whether or not he survived the battle is unknown.

References

• Sengoku Jinmei Jiten