Maeda Toshitsune
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| Maeda Toshitsune | |
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| 2nd Lord of Kaga | |
| In office 1605–1639 |
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| Preceded by | Maeda Toshinaga |
| Succeeded by | Maeda Mitsutaka |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 16, 1594 |
| Died | November 7, 1658 (aged 64), aged 64 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
In this Japanese name, the family name is "Maeda".
Maeda Toshitsune (前田 利常, January 16, 1594 – November 7, 1658) was a Japanese daimyo of the Edo period, who ruled the Kaga Domain. Toshitsune was a brother of Maeda Toshinaga and a son of Toshiie. Adopted as his heir, he became the wealthiest daimyo outside the Tokugawa. He controlled Etchū, Kaga, and Noto provinces. His heir was Maeda Mitsutaka.
Toshitsune's 2nd son Maeda Toshitsugu founded the Toyama Domain.
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| Preceded by Maeda Toshinaga |
2nd Lord of Kaga (Maeda) 1605-1639 |
Succeeded by Maeda Mitsutaka |
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