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Tokugawa Yoshimune

The eighth shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan (1684-1751)

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Tokugawa Yoshimune was a Japanese samurai, daimyo and the eighth shōgun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan, ruling from 1716 until his abdication in 1745. He was the son of Tokugawa Mitsusada, the grandson of Tokugawa Yorinobu, and the great-grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu. Yoshimune is known for repealing the ban on Western literature.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Wakayama wd
Died
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Citizenship
Japan, Tokugawa shogunate wd
Occupation
samurai, politician wd
Spouse
Masako-Joō, Shintokuin, Hontokuin wd

Positions held wd

  • shogun (1716–1745)
  • daimyo
  • ōgosho
  • Naidaijin
  • Konoe Daisho
  • Udaijin

Questions

When was Tokugawa Yoshimune born?
Tokugawa Yoshimune was born on 27 November 1684 in Wakayama.
What positions has Tokugawa Yoshimune held?
Positions held by Tokugawa Yoshimune include: shogun (1716–1745); daimyo; ōgosho; Naidaijin; Konoe Daisho.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Tokugawa Yoshimune · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q319664 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Tokugawa Yoshimune.jpg by Kanō Tadanobu (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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