Ashikaga Yoshimitsu
Japanese shōgun and Zen patron
Born
September 25th, 1358
666 years ago
Died
May 31st, 1408
616 years ago — 49 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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Served as the third shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate from 1394 until death in 1408. Played a significant role in the Muromachi period of Japan, fostering culture and political stability. Initiated a period of relative peace and patronized the arts, including Noh theater. Expanded the influence of the Ashikaga clan and established the foundations for the flourishing of Japanese culture during later periods.
Established the Ashikaga shogunate's prestige
Patronized the development of Noh theater
Strengthened political control over Japan
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