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Ashikaga Takauji

First shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate of Japan (1305–1358)

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Ashikaga Takauji also known as Minamoto no Takauji was a Japanese samurai, daimyo and the founder and first shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate. His rule began in 1338, beginning the Muromachi period of Japan, and ended with his death in 1358. He was a male-line descendant of the samurai of the (Minamoto) Seiwa Genji line who had settled in the Ashikaga area of Shimotsuke Province, in present-day Tochigi Prefecture.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kamakura wd
Died
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Place of death
Kyōto wd
Citizenship
Japan wd
Occupation
samurai, bushi wd
Spouse
Akahashi Tōshi, Echizen no Tsubone wd

Positions held wd

  • shogun (1338–1358)
  • General Who Conquers the East (since 1335)
  • Sangi (since 1334)
  • Chinjufu shōgun (since 1333)

Questions

When was Ashikaga Takauji born?
Ashikaga Takauji was born on 1305 in Kamakura.
What positions has Ashikaga Takauji held?
Positions held by Ashikaga Takauji include: shogun (1338–1358); General Who Conquers the East (since 1335); Sangi (since 1334); Chinjufu shōgun (since 1333).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ashikaga Takauji · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q297107 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Ashikaga Takauji Jōdo-ji.jpg by Unknown artist Unknown artist (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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