Matsuura Takanobu

Matsuura Takanobu (松浦 隆信?, 1529 – April 1, 1599) or Taqua Nombo was a 16th-century Japanese samurai and 25th hereditary lord of the Matsuura clan of Hirado. He should not be confused with Matsuura Takanobu (same spelling, same kanji), the 4th daimyo of Hirado Domain under the Tokugawa shogunate.

Matsuura Takanobu was one of the most powerful feudal lords of Kyūshū and one of the first to allow trading with Europeans, particularly the Portuguese, through whom he amassed great profits in the import of western firearms. He was also an early host and patron to the Jesuits who he hoped would influence an increase in trade with the Portuguese and other European traders.