Ashikaga Takauji
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Ashikaga Takauji (足利 尊氏, August 18, 1305 – June 7, 1358)[1] was the founder and first shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate.[2] His rule began in 1338, beginning the Muromachi period of Japan, and ended with his death in 1358.[3] He was a male-line descendant of the samurai of the (Minamoto) Seiwa Genji line (meaning they were descendants of Emperor Seiwa) who had settled in the Ashikaga area of Shimotsuke Province, in present-day Tochigi Prefecture.
Ashikaga Takauji | |
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足利 尊氏 | |
Shōgun of Ashikaga shogunate | |
In office 1338–1358 | |
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Preceded by | Prince Narinaga (Kenmu Restoration) |
Succeeded by | Ashikaga Yoshiakira |
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Born | August 18, 1305 Uesugi-shō, Ayabe, Kyoto, or Kamakura, Kanagawa,or Ashikaga, Tochigi, Japan |
Died | June 7, 1358(1358-06-07) (aged 52) Masuya-chō, Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan |
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Allegiance | Minamoto clan (Seiwa Genji) |
Branch/service | Ashikaga clan |
According to Zen master and intellectual Musō Soseki, who enjoyed his favor and collaborated with him, Takauji had three qualities. First, he kept his cool in battle and was not afraid of death.[4] Second, he was merciful and tolerant.[4] Third, he was very generous with those below him.[4]