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* ''Born: [[1514]]''

* ''Born: [[1514]]''

* ''Died: [[1575]]''

* ''Died: [[1575]]''

[[Image:Baba_nobufusa.jpg||thumb|left|Baba Nobufusa.]]

[[Image:Baba_nobufusa.jpg||thumb|left|Baba Nobufusa.]]

One of [[Takeda Shingen|Takeda Shingen's]] senior retainers, Nobufusa (also known as Nobuharu) was the son of [[Baba Torasada]] and served three generations of [[Takeda clan|Takeda]] daimyô – [[Takeda Nobutore|Nobutora]], Shingen, and [[Takeda Katsuyori|Katsuyori]]. He was present at most of his Shingen's battles, notably, [[Battle of Kawanakajima|Kawanakajima]] ([[1555]],[[1561]], et cetera), [[Battle of Odawara|Odawara]]/[[battle of Mimasetoga|Mimasetoge]] ([[1569]]), and [[Battle of Mikatagahara|Mikatagahara]] ([[1572]]). He was awarded [[Fukashi castle|Fukashi Castle]] in [[Shinano province|Shinano]] in [[1550]], and inherited the title of Mino no kami after [[Hara Toratane]] died in [[1564]]. Nobufusa fell out of favor somewhat with Takeda Katsuyori, but, despite personal objections, led his men in a charge against [[Oda Nobunaga|Oda Nobunaga's]] left at the [[Battle of Nagashino]] on 29 June [[1575]]. Nobuharu survived the morning's slaughter (some 10,000 Takeda warriors and many of his collegues fell) and protected Katsuyori's retreat across the Kansagawa. Nobuharu then turned with his remaining troops and was cut down by the enemy.  

Nobufusa was the son of Kyôraishi Nobuyasu (教来石信保) and eventually succeeded Baba Torasada, the latter having been killed by [[Takeda Nobutora]].  He was at first known as Kyôraishi Kagemasa.  He served three generations of [[Takeda clan|Takeda]] daimyô – Nobutora, [[Takeda Shingen|Shingen]], and [[Takeda Katsuyori|Katsuyori]].  

 

Nobufusa was present at many of Shingen's battles, going back to his earliest, under Nobutora.  He supported Shingen in his 1541 coup that saw Nobutora exiled from Kai and in 1546 was named ''samurai-taisho'' (侍大将) and at this time changed his name to Baba Nobufusa and recieved the title of ''Minbu no shô''.

 

He was part of the miscarried night attack on the Uesugi at the [[Fourth Battle of Kawanakajima|4th Battle of Kawanakajima]], fought at [[Battle of Odawara|Odawara]] and [[Battle of Mimasetoge|Mimasetoge]] in [[1569]], and was in the lead at the [[Battle of Mikatagahara|Battle of Mikatagahara]] in [[1572]]. He was awarded [[Fukashi Castle]] in [[Shinano province|Shinano]] in [[1550]], and inherited the title of Mino no kami after [[Hara Toratane]] died in [[1564]] and changed his name to Nobuharu.

 

Nobufusa fell out of favor somewhat with Takeda Katsuyori, but, despite personal objections, led his men in a charge against [[Oda Nobunaga|Oda Nobunaga's]] left at the [[Battle of Nagashino]] on 29 June [[1575]]. Nobuharu survived the morning's slaughter (in which many of the veteran Takeda retainers were slain) and protected Katsuyori's retreat across the Kansagawa. Nobuharu then turned with his remaining troops and was cut down by the enemy.

 

After the death of his son [[Baba Masafusa|Masafusa]] in 1582, Nobufusa's lands went to his younger brother [[Baba Nobuyori|Nobuyori]].  

According to the [[Koyo Gunkan]], Nobuharu was consulted by Shingen on many important matters and was considered fudai. Prior to Nagashino, he is reputed to have fought in 21 battles without receiving a single wound. He figures as one of the better-known members of Takeda Shingen's '24 Generals'.  

According to the [[Koyo Gunkan]], Nobuharu was consulted by Shingen on many important matters and was supposed to have suggested the strategy that Shingen used to win the Battle of Mimasetoge. Prior to Nagashino, he is reputed to have fought in 70 engagements while suffering barely a scratch. He figures as one of the better-known members of Takeda Shingen's '24 Generals'.  

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