Oda Nobunaga Timeline

Oda Nobunaga is born

Jun 23, 1534

Oda Nobunaga was born the third son to a respected military governer.

Oda Nobunaga's Life

Period: Jun 23, 1534 to Jun 21, 1582

Nanban Trading

Period: 1543 to 1549

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

Oda Nobunaga marries the daughter of Saito Dosan of Mino

1548

(Picture: daughter of Saito Dosan of Mino (Nohime))

Death of Oda Nobuhide

1551

Oda Nobunaga's father dies leaving him with all of his father's estate
(Picture: Oda Nobuhide)

Oda Nobunaga comes into the possession of Kiyosu Castle

1554

Oda Nobunaga then moves his residence there from Nagoya Castle
(Picture: Oda Nobunaga viewing the restoration of Kiyosu Castle)

Oda Nobunaga assassinates his own uncle

1556

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.
(Picture: Oda Nobunaga's uncle, Nobutomo)

Oda Nobunaga assassinates his brother

1559

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.

Oda Nobunaga becomes well-known

1560

After assassinated two members of his own family, and managing to take all of Owari under his sway, Oda Nobunaga becomes well-known

Ieyasu Becomes Allies with Oda Nobunaga

1561

A marriage was arranged between Ieyasu's eldest son and Nobunaga's daughter to strengthen their alliance.
(Picture: Tokugawa Ieyasu)

Oda Nobunaga marries off his sister

1564

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
(Picture: Oichi)

Oda Nobunaga supports Ashikaga become the Shogun

1568

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.
(Picture: Ashikaga Yoshiaki)

Oda Nobunaga exiles Ashikaga Yoshiaki

1573

This means the last of the Ashikaga shogunate

Ieyasu's son was discovered plotting against Nobunaga.

1579

To prove his loyalty to Nobunaga, Ieyasu forced his beloved son to commit suicide.
(Picture:Matsudaira Nobuyasu)

Oda Nobunaga commits suicide

1582

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)