Takeda Nobukado

• Born: 1529
• Died: 1582
• Title: Gyôbushôyû
• Distinction: One of Takeda Shingen's 24 Generals

Nobukado was a younger brother of Takeda Shingen. While not known as a great captain, he was an avid painter (examples of his work survive to the present day, including a portrait of his mother) and a man of learning in general. He also acted as his brother's double from time to time. After Shingen's death, he served as an advisor to Katsuyori and fought at Nagashino (1575). He held Takato castle in Shinano until his nephew (and in fact son-in-law) Nishina Morinobu came of age and took over the position. When Oda Nobunaga invaded the Takeda lands in 1582, Nobukado attempted to flee but was captured and beheaded by Oda troops at the Zenkoji in Shinano province.

References

• Initial text from Samurai-Archives.com FWSeal & CEWest, 2005