Tokugawa Hidetada
Japanese shōgun during Edo period
Born
May 2nd, 1579
445 years ago
Died
1632
393 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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Served as the second shōgun of the Tokugawa shogunate from 1605 to 1623. Oversaw the consolidation of power for the Tokugawa regime following the leadership of his father, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Maintained stability in Japan during the early Edo period and enforced policies that strengthened the shōgunate's control over the daimyos. Promoted the establishment of a centralized feudal system.
Governed as shōgun from 1605 to 1623
Implemented policies for feudal stability
Strengthened Tokugawa rule after Ieyasu
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