Ietada Matsudaira

Background

Ietada Matsudaira was born in 1555 in Mikawa, Hokkaido, Japan. Ietada was the eldest son of Matsudaira Koretada, who was the head of the Fukōzu branch of the Matsudaira clan.

Career

Ietada served Tokugawa Ieyasu from a young age. He fought in many of Ieyasu's campaigns, including against Takeda Katsuyori, and the 1572 Battle of Mikatagahara.

In 1590, Ietada was granted Oshi Domain (100,000 koku) 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 with Ishida Mitsunari at the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600.

Connections

Father:

Matsudaira Koretada