Shiba Takatsune

was the Constable (shugo) of Echizen Province during the 14th century Nanboku-chō Wars in Japan. He acted to block the northward progress of Nitta Yoshisada, who supported the Emperor's Southern Court against the shōguns Northern Court. Shiba, in his role as Constable, served the shōgun and thus the Northern Court.

In 1336, an ally of Nitta named Uryū Tamotsu attacked Shiba's castle, which fell soon afterwards. Two years later, Shiba was ordered by the shogun Ashikaga Takauji to attack Uryū's fortress at Somayama. The attack failed, and Shiba was forced to fight Nitta's forces again in the defense of the Kuromaru (Black Fortress). With the aid of forces sent by Takauji and warrior monks from Heisenji, the fortress was held, and Nitta Yoshisada mortally wounded in the battle.

Family Father: Shiba Muneuji Mother: Nagai Tokihide's daughter Children: Shiba Yoshimasa Shiba Ienaga (1321–1338) Shiba Ujitsune Shiba Ujiyori Hachisuka Kagenari