Ashikaga Yoshikazu

Fifth Shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate during Japan's Muromachi period.

Quick Facts: Who was Ashikaga Yoshikazu?

Subject:
Ashikaga Yoshikazu
Known for:
Fifth Shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate during Japan's Muromachi period.
Born:
1407-08-27
Died:
1425-03-17
Century / Era:
1407s Historical Era Archive
Verified Source:
2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Ashikaga Yoshikazu (足利 義量; August 27, 1407 – March 17, 1425) was the fifth shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate who reigned from 1423 to 1425 during the Muromachi period of medieval Japan. Yoshikazu was the son of the fourth shōgun Ashikaga Yoshimochi. Yoshimochi ceded power to his son, and Yoshikazu became Sei-i Taishōgun at age 18 by East Asian age reckoning, but he would die within two years. According to Oguri Hangan ichidaiki, Yoshikazu's death was hastened by a life of drunken dissipation.

Career & Major Achievements

His buddhist name was Chōtoku-in (長得院). In 1423, Yoshikazu was appointed as shōgun. A year later, the Emperor Go-Kameyama dies. Yoshikazu would rule for a brief reign as he dies in 1425 and is succeeded by his father Yoshimochi that same year.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

When his father died in 1428, Go-Hanazono ascends the throne in second repudiation of agreement. The sixth official shōgun became Ashikaga Yoshinori in 1429. The years in which Yoshikazu was shōgun are encompassed within a single era name or nengō.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1407 (1407-08-27): Birth of Ashikaga Yoshikazu — Fifth Shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate during Japan's Muromachi period.
  2. 1423: 1423 Milestone — In 1423, Yoshikazu was appointed as shōgun.
  3. 1425 (1425-03-17): Passing & Historical Legacy — Ashikaga Yoshikazu passed away on 1425-03-17, leaving an enduring historical legacy.
  4. 1428: 1428 Milestone — When his father died in 1428, Go-Hanazono ascends the throne in second repudiation of agreement.
  5. 1429: 1429 Milestone — The sixth official shōgun became Ashikaga Yoshinori in 1429.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Ashikaga Yoshikazu

True or False: “Ashikaga Yoshikazu ruled as Shōgun for more than a decade, overseeing major political shifts in the Muromachi period.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Yoshikazu's reign was notably brief, lasting only from 1423 until his death in 1425.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ashikaga Yoshikazu

Who was Ashikaga Yoshikazu and what are their primary contributions?

Fifth Shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate during Japan's Muromachi period. Origins & Early Life: Ashikaga Yoshikazu (足利 義量; August 27, 1407 – March 17, 1425) was the fifth shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate who reigned from 1423 to 1425 during the Muromachi period of medieval Japan. Yoshikazu was the son of the fourth shōgun Ashikaga Yoshimochi. Yoshimochi ceded power to his son, and Yoshikazu became Sei-i Taishōgun at age 18 by East Asian age reckoning, but he would die within two years. According to Oguri Hangan ichidaiki, Yoshikazu's death was hastened by a life of drunken dissipation.

When was Ashikaga Yoshikazu born and during which historical era did they live?

Ashikaga Yoshikazu was born on 1407-08-27 and passed away on 1425-03-17. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1407 Chrono-Archive.

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