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Oda Nobunaga was born the third son to a respected military governer.
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1543- Portuguese traders shipwreck near Tangeshima island off the southern coast of Japan. Intrigued by the Portuguese firearms, the local daimyo warlord bought two guns from the European sailors and ordered his swordsmith to make copies. The daimyo then asked the Portuguese for shooting lessons.
1549- Eager for more firearms, the Japanese welcome trade with the Portuguese -
(Picture: daughter of Saito Dosan of Mino (Nohime))
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Oda Nobunaga's father dies leaving him with all of his father's estate
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Oda Nobunaga then moves his residence there from Nagoya Castle
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When Oda Nobunaga's father died, his uncle (Nobutomo) took the opportunity and declared himself the leader of the Owari Clan. Nobunaga wasn't going to let that happen without a fight. Nobunaga defeated his uncle in a battle which resulted in Nobutomo committing suicide.
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After finding out that his brother is plotting against him, Oda Nobunaga uses illness to get him near. While paying his respects to his sick brother, Nobuyuki (Oda Nobunaga's brother) is killed.
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After assassinated two members of his own family, and managing to take all of Owari under his sway, Oda Nobunaga becomes well-known
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A marriage was arranged between Ieyasu's eldest son and Nobunaga's daughter to strengthen their alliance.
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Oichi is married off to Azai Nagamasa, a daimyo in the northern Omi province. This is done to make it easier for Oda Nobunaga to make his way to Kyoto
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While trying to think of a reason to conquer Kyoto, a man claiming to be Ashikaga Yoshiaki ( the brother of the Shogun of Japan that was assassinated). Yoshiaki needs Oda Nobunaga's help to become Shogun.
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This means the last of the Ashikaga shogunate
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To prove his loyalty to Nobunaga, Ieyasu forced his beloved son to commit suicide.
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Oda Nobunaga had become a powerful feudal lord. This meant that he would have a lot of enemies. That year, Nobunaga received a message from a general requesting reinforcements. Oda Nobunaga dispatches his troops and sat down for a little rest in the temple of Honno-ji near Kyoto. Upon waking up the next morning, he found the temple surrounded by samurai. With no other choice, Oda Nobunaga committed suicide.
(Picture: Oda Nobunaga committing suicide at Honno-ji)
