Ikeda Tsuneoki

Ikeda Tsuneoki (池田 恒興; 1536 – May 18, 1584), also known as Ikeda Nobuteru (池田 信輝), was an Ikeda clan daimyō and military commander under Oda Nobunaga during the Sengoku period and Azuchi–Momoyama periods of 16th-century Japan. He was a retainer of the famous warlords Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. In his early years, he served Nobunaga since his mother was Nobunaga's foster mother.

Early life

His childhood name is unknown and his common name was Katsuzaburō (勝三郎). His father was Ikeda Tsunetoshi, who served Oda Nobuhide. His mother, Yōtokuin (養徳院), was Oda Nobunaga's wet nurse, and later became Nobuhide's concubine, bearing him a daughter. There are various theories as to his birthplace (including the Owari, Mino, Settsu and Ōmi provinces). He was one of the four karō at Kiyosu Castle. His official position was Kii-no-kami (紀伊守), or "Governor of Kii Province". His courtesy name was Shōzaburō (勝三郎). He later became a priest and referred to himself as Shōnyū (勝入).

Military life

In 1552 - 1554, He took part in the Battle of Kiyosu Castle against Oda Nobutomo, deputy governor of southern Owari.¹²