Inadome Sukenao (稲富 祐直, 1552 – 1611) also known as Inadome Ichimu was a Japanese military engineer and commander of the Sengoku period.[2] He served the Isshiki clan as a senior retainer and later he served Hosokawa Tadaoki.[2][3]

Inadome Sukenao
Native name
稲富 祐直
Born1552
Tango Province
Died20 March 1611
CommandsYuminoki Castle
Battles / warsSiege of Yuminoki Castle,[1] Japanese invasions of Korea (1592–1598)
RelationsInadome Sukehide (grand father)[2]

He was taught gunnery techniques by his grandfather Inadome Sukehide and later he founded Inadome school of gunnery.[4][2]

Before the Battle of Sekigahara, he took charge of Hosokawa Garasha's protection. When Ishida Mitsunari attempted to take Gracia as a hostage and surrounded Hosokawa clan's residence, he escaped without protecting Garasha.[3]

Later he served the Tokugawa Shogunate as a gunnery instructor.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "弓木城 与謝野町 一色氏滅亡伝える堅城" (in Japanese). Mainichi Shimbun. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d e "朝日日本歴史人物事典「稲富祐直」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "砲術家 稲富祐直" (in Japanese). 歴人マガジンWEB. 6 December 2016. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  4. ^ "稲富一夢(読み)いなとみ いちむ デジタル版 日本人名大辞典+Plus「稲富一夢」の解説" (in Japanese). kotobank. Retrieved 29 October 2021.