Matsudaira Ietada (Fukōzu)


Matsudaira Ietada, also known as Matsudaira Tomomo no Suke, was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period.

Early life

Ietada was the eldest son of Matsudaira Koretada, who was the head of the Fukōzu branch of the Matsudaira clan. Ietada served Tokugawa Ieyasu from a young age.,
He fought in many of Ieyasu's campaigns, including against Takeda Katsuyori, in the 1572 Battle of Mikatagahara.

Daimyo

In 1590, Ietada was granted Oshi Domain in Musashi Province. He was transferred to Kashira Domain in 1592 and to Omigawa Domain in 1594.
In 1599, he was given command of Fushimi Castle near Kyoto.
He was killed fighting against Ishida Mitsunari at the siege of Fushimi in 1600.

Legacy

Ietada is known for his journal, Ietada nikki, which he kept for the 17 year interval between 1575 and August 1594.