| Maeda Toshinaga | |
|---|---|
| |
| Lord of Kaga | |
In office 1599–1605 | |
| Preceded by | Maeda Toshiie |
| Succeeded by | Maeda Toshitsune |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15, 1562 Arako, Japan |
| Died | June 27, 1614 (aged 52), aged 53 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Spouse(s) | Ei-hime |
In this Japanese name, the family name is Maeda.
Maeda Toshinaga (前田 利長, February 15, 1562 – June 27, 1614) was a Japanese daimyo who was the second head of the Kaga Domain. He was the eldest son of Maeda Toshiie and married one of Oda Nobunaga's daughters, Ei-hime.
He supported Tokugawa Ieyasu, and, after receiving his brother Toshimasa's lands (Noto, 215,000 koku), controlled a total of 1,250,000 koku, an amount exceeded only by the Shogunate. Toshinaga built and resided in Kanazawa Castle.
He had no children and adopted his brother Toshitsune as his heir.
Family[]
- Father: Maeda Toshiie (1539–1599)
- Mother: Maeda Matsu (1547–1617)
- Siblings:
- Maeda Toshimasa
- Maeda Toshitsune (1594–1658) (also adopted son)
- Maeda Toshitaka (1594–1637)
- Maeda Toshitoyo
- Maeda Kō
- Maeda Ma'a
- Maeda Gō
- Maeda Chise
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Statue of Maeda Toshinaga
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