Ashikaga Yoshiaki
Japanese shōgun during the Sengoku period
Born
December 5th, 1537
487 years ago
Died
1597
428 years ago — 60 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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Assumed the position of shōgun in 1568 during the late Sengoku period of Japan. His tenure was marked by the attempts to unify Japan amidst civil conflict. Yoshiaki was supported by Oda Nobunaga, a powerful daimyo, but later fell out of favor as Nobunaga grew more dominant and sought to eliminate rival factions. The shōgunate under Yoshiaki faced significant challenges, including internal strife and power struggles. Eventually, Yoshiaki was forced to flee and relinquished power by 1573. His period in power is noted for the turbulent political landscape as various factions vied for control.
Assumed the shōgunate in 1568
Managed a brief alliance with Oda Nobunaga
Faced and lost power amid rising factions
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