Maeda Shigemichi

Maeda Shigemichi (前田 重教) (November 30, 1741 – July 7, 1786) was a Japanese daimyo of the Edo period, who ruled the Kaga domain.

Shigemichi was the 7th son of Maeda Yoshinori, the 5th lord of Kaga. After his half-brother Shigenobu's death, Shigemichi was chosen as heir, and was being prepared to send to Edo to receive permission from the shogunate to become the next lord of Kaga. A case of the measles delayed his departure, however, he was finally able to go to Edo and meet with the shogun Ieshige, formally receiving the title of daimyo. Soon after his investiture, he continued the political purges connected to the Kaga uprising. He was also involved in popularizing Noh drama. Shigemichi yielded headship to his half-brother Harunaga in 1771, and died in 1786 at age 46.

Family

• Father: Maeda Yoshinori (1690-1745)
• Brothers
  • Maeda Munetoki (1725-1747)
  • Maeda Shigehiro (1729-1753)
  • Maeda Shigenobu (1735-1753)
  • Maeda Harunaga (1745-1810)
• Son: Maeda Narinaga (1782-1824)