Nobutaka Matsudaira was a prominent Japanese samurai and feudal lord during the late Edo period. He was born in 1835 and belonged to the Matsudaira clan, which was a branch of the powerful Tokugawa family. Nobutaka played a significant role in the political landscape of Japan as the country transitioned from feudal rule to modernization. In 1868, during the Meiji Restoration, he supported the imperial forces against the Tokugawa shogunate. After the restoration, Nobutaka served in various government positions, contributing to the development of modern Japan. He passed away in 1895, leaving a legacy as a key figure in Japan's transformation.