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Ashikaga Yoshiaki

15th shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate of Japan (1568–1573)

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Ashikaga Yoshiaki was a Japanese samurai, daimyo and the 15th and final shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate in Japan who reigned from 1568 to 1573 when he staged a revolt and was overthrown. His father, Ashikaga Yoshiharu, was the twelfth shōgun, and his brother, Ashikaga Yoshiteru, was the thirteenth shōgun.

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Born
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Place of birth
Kyoto wd
Died
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Place of death
Osaka wd
Citizenship
Japan wd
Occupation
samurai wd
Spouse
Sako no Kata wd

Positions held wd

  • shogun (1568–1588)

Questions

When was Ashikaga Yoshiaki born?
Ashikaga Yoshiaki was born on 15 December 1537 in Kyoto.
What positions has Ashikaga Yoshiaki held?
Positions held by Ashikaga Yoshiaki include: shogun (1568–1588).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Ashikaga Yoshiaki · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q434415 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Ashikaga Yoshiaki2.jpg by 松平定信（編） (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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