Niwata Shigehiro (庭田重熈)
Shigehiro NIWATA (October 25, 1717 – September 30, 1789) was a court noble of the Edo period. He was the head of the Niwata family which originated from the Urin family. His last post and rank was Juichii Gon Dainagon (provisional chief councilor of state at junior first rank). His father was Shigetaka NIWATA; his mother was a daughter of Sadamoto NONOMIYA. His lawful wife was a daughter of Ariyasu KARAHASHI. Among his children, the first son Shigetsugu NIWATA, the second son Toshisuke AYANOKOJI, Homu Daisojo (the head priest of temple affairs) Takatsugu, and two daughter are known.
On May 3, 1784 (in old lunar calendar), he became a priest.