Natsume Yoshinobu

Natsume Yoshinobu
Natsume Yoshinobu tomb
Native name
夏目 吉信
NicknameJirō-Saemon
Born1517 (1517)
Died1573 (aged 55–56)
Allegiance Tokugawa clan
ConflictsMikawa-Hachiman Conflicts (1562)
Battle of Azukizaka (1564)
Battle of Mikatagahara (1573)

Natsume Yoshinobu (夏目 吉信) (1517–1573) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period who served the Matsudaira clan (later known as the Tokugawa clan). When Tokugawa forces had to retreat at the Battle of Mikatagahara, Natsume charged into enemy ranks declaring himself to be Ieyasu; he was then killed in battle.