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'''Azai Nagamasa''' (浅井 長政, 1545 – 1573) was a | {{Character Infobox | ||
|image = ACSH DB Azai Nagamasa.jpg | |||
|birth = 1545<br>[[Ōmi]], [[Japan]] | |||
|death = 26 September 1573<br>[[Odani]], [[Ōmi]], [[Japan]] | |||
|species = [[Human]] | |||
|database = [[Database: Azai Nagamasa|Azai Nagamasa]] | |||
|affiliates = *{{Wiki|Azai clan}} | |||
*[[Oda clan]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Azai Nagamasa''' (浅井 長政, 1545 – 1573) was a [[Japan]]ese ''[[daimyō]]'' who lived in [[Ōmi|Ōmi Province]]. In 1564,<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Azai Nagamasa}}</ref> Nagamasa married [[Oda Nobunaga]]'s younger sister [[Oichi]],<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05">''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 5: Oda Nobunaga</ref><ref name="Price of Rice">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Price of Rice]]</ref> with whom he would father three daughters.<ref name="Prayer for Omi">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[A Prayer for Omi]]</ref> | |||
In 1570, due to a multi-generational alliance | ==Biography== | ||
===Conflict with Nobunaga=== | |||
In 1570, due to a multi-generational alliance with the {{Wiki|Asakura clan}}, Nagamasa attacked his brother-in-law's forces as they attempted to [[Siege of Kanegasaki|besiege]] the Asakura's main stronghold at [[Kanegasaki Castle]]. Nobunaga was forced to retreat and felt personally betrayed by Nagamasa, whom he had considered part of the family.<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05"/> | |||
Nobunaga subsequently had Nagamasa executed and used his skull as an ornament for feasts. He also burned [[Odani|Odani Castle]] to the ground and killed the entire Azai clan.<ref name="Prayer for Omi"/> | |||
===Legacy=== | |||
In 1582, [[Tominaga|Kuma]] revealed his former allegiance to Azai Nagamasa to the samurai [[Yasuke]].<ref name="Price of Rice"/> Shortly after, Oichi met with Yasuke to honor her deceased brother and, in the process, told him of what Nobunaga had done to Nagamasa.<ref name="Prayer for Omi"/> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category:1545 births]] | |||
[[Category:1573 deaths]] | |||
[[Category:Individuals]] | [[Category:Individuals]] | ||
[[Category:Japanese]] | |||
[[Category:Nobility]] | |||
[[Category:Samurai]] | |||
[[Category:Daimyō]] | |||
[[Category:Oda clan]] | |||
[[Category:Azai clan]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:28, 25 May 2026
Azai Nagamasa (浅井 長政, 1545 – 1573) was a Japanese daimyō who lived in Ōmi Province. In 1564,[1] Nagamasa married Oda Nobunaga's younger sister Oichi,[2][3] with whom he would father three daughters.[4]
Biography[edit | edit source]
Conflict with Nobunaga[edit | edit source]
In 1570, due to a multi-generational alliance with the Asakura clan, Nagamasa attacked his brother-in-law's forces as they attempted to besiege the Asakura's main stronghold at Kanegasaki Castle. Nobunaga was forced to retreat and felt personally betrayed by Nagamasa, whom he had considered part of the family.[2]
Nobunaga subsequently had Nagamasa executed and used his skull as an ornament for feasts. He also burned Odani Castle to the ground and killed the entire Azai clan.[4]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
In 1582, Kuma revealed his former allegiance to Azai Nagamasa to the samurai Yasuke.[3] Shortly after, Oichi met with Yasuke to honor her deceased brother and, in the process, told him of what Nobunaga had done to Nagamasa.[4]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Echoes of History – Shadows (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows (mentioned only)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Azai Nagamasa on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Echoes of History – Shadows – Episode 5: Oda Nobunaga
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – The Price of Rice
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – A Prayer for Omi