Tokugawa Ietsuna

Shōgun during the Edo period

Tokugawa Ietsuna - Shōgun during the Edo period
Born

September 7th, 1641
383 years ago

Died

1680
345 years ago — 39 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Japan

Links & References

Served as the fourth shōgun of the Tokugawa shogunate in Japan. His reign lasted from 1651 until 1680, a period marked by stability and governance in the Edo period. Focused on consolidating power and managing relations with both the imperial court and local daimyōs. Worked to maintain peace within Japan while promoting economic growth and cultural development. Under leadership, the shogunate continued its policy of sakoku, limiting foreign influence and trade.

Oversaw a stable period in Edo period Japan

Maintained the policy of sakoku

Strengthened central authority over daimyōs

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