Prince Koreyasu

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Prince Koreyasu

Role / Field:

Seventh Shōgun of the Kamakura period, nominal ruler controlled by the Hōjō clan.

Born:

1264-05-26

Died:

1326-11-25

Century / Era:

1264s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Prince Koreyasu (惟康親王, Koreyasu Shinnō; 26 May 1264 – 25 November 1326; reigned 1266 – 1289), also known as Minamoto no Koreyasu (源 惟康), was the seventh shōgun of the Kamakura shogunate of medieval Japan. He was the nominal ruler virtually controlled by the Hōjō clan regents. Prince Koreyasu was the son of Prince Munetaka who was the sixth shōgun. 26 August 1266 (Bun'ei 3, 24th day of the 7th month): Koreyasu was installed as the 7th shōgun at the age of two when his father was deposed.

Career & Major Achievements

17 July 1287 (Kōan 10, 6th day of the 6th month): The shōgun was given the offices of Chūnagon and Udaijin in the hierarchy of the Imperial court. 29 September 1289 (Shōō 2, 14th day of the 9th month): A revolt led by Hōjō Sadatoki (Sagami-no-Kami) caused Koreyasu to flee to Kyoto. At age 25, the deposed shōgun became a Buddhist monk. His priestly name was Ono-no miya.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Father: Prince Munetaka Mother: Konoe Saiko (b. 1241) Wife: unknown Children: Prince Hitozumi a daughter married Prince Hisaaki (d. 1306) Prince Yasutada Prince Hitokiyo (1291–1302) Prince Hitotada Prince Hisazumi Adopted son: Prince Hisaaki The years in which Koreyasu is shogun are more specifically identified by more than one era name or nengō.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1241: 1241 Milestone — 1241) Wife: unknown Children: Prince Hitozumi a daughter married Prince Hisaaki (d.
2. 1264 (1264-05-26): Birth of Prince Koreyasu — Seventh Shōgun of the Kamakura period, nominal ruler controlled by the Hōjō clan.
3. 1266: 1266 Milestone — 26 August 1266 (Bun'ei 3, 24th day of the 7th month): Koreyasu was installed as the 7th shōgun at the age of two when his father was deposed.
4. 1287: 1287 Milestone — 17 July 1287 (Kōan 10, 6th day of the 6th month): The shōgun was given the offices of Chūnagon and Udaijin in the hierarchy of the Imperial court.
5. 1289: 1289 Milestone — 29 September 1289 (Shōō 2, 14th day of the 9th month): A revolt led by Hōjō Sadatoki (Sagami-no-Kami) caused Koreyasu to flee to Kyoto.
6. 1306: 1306 Milestone — 1306) Prince Yasutada Prince Hitokiyo (1291–1302) Prince Hitotada Prince Hisazumi Adopted son: Prince Hisaaki The years in which Koreyasu is shogun are more specifically identified by more than one era name or nengō.
7. 1326 (1326-11-25): Passing & Historical Legacy — Prince Koreyasu passed away on 1326-11-25, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Prince Koreyasu

True or False: “Prince Koreyasu was never deposed as Shōgun during his lifetime.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He was forced to flee to Kyoto in 1289 due to a revolt led by Hōjō Sadatoki.

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