Ashikaga Yoshiharu facts for kids
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Ashikaga Yoshiharu
足利 義晴 |
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| In office 1521–1545 |
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| Preceded by | Ashikaga Yoshitane |
| Succeeded by | Ashikaga Yoshiteru |
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| Born | April 2, 1511 |
| Died | May 20, 1550 (aged 39) |
| Spouses | Keiju-in, daughter of Konoe Hisamichi |
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Ashikaga Yoshiharu (born April 2, 1511 – died May 20, 1550) was a significant leader in Japan. He was the twelfth shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate, a powerful military government. He held this position from 1521 to 1546, during the late Muromachi period of Japan. Yoshiharu was the son of the eleventh shogun, Ashikaga Yoshizumi.
Yoshiharu's time as shogun is important because it was when Japan first met people from Europe. In 1543, a Portuguese ship, which had been blown off course, landed in Japan. This was the very first contact between Japan and the Western world. In 1526, Yoshiharu also invited skilled archers from nearby areas to the capital city for a big archery competition.
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Ashikaga Yoshiharu's Life
Becoming Shogun
Yoshiharu's childhood name was Kameomaru. On May 1, 1521, he became the shogun. This happened after the previous shogun, Ashikaga Yoshitane, had a power struggle with a powerful leader named Hosokawa Takakuni. Yoshitane had to leave the capital and went to Awaji Island. This cleared the way for Yoshiharu to become the new shogun in Kyoto.
In 1521, Hosokawa Takakuni helped Yoshiharu become the shogun. However, things were not always peaceful. By 1526, there were many problems, including rebellions by groups like the Kasai and Miyoshi.
Challenges and Exile
In 1528, the political situation changed a lot. Yoshiharu was forced out of power by Miyoshi Nagamoto. This led to a time of big changes in Japan.
The 1530s were also difficult. In 1533, a major uprising called the Ikkō rebellion began. In 1536, Emperor Go-Nara became the new emperor. By 1538, there were also problems within the Koga Kubō's family, causing more disagreements.
Later, in 1546, Yoshiharu had to leave Kyoto again and found safety in a place called Ōmi. His son, Ashikaga Yoshiteru, then took over as the shogun, even though they were in exile.
Retirement and Legacy
Yoshiharu did not have much political power during his time as shogun. He was often forced to leave the capital city of Kyoto. In 1546, he officially retired because of a political fight between Miyoshi Nagayoshi and Hosokawa Harumoto. His son, Ashikaga Yoshiteru, then became the thirteenth shogun.
Ashikaga Yoshiharu passed away on May 20, 1550. Years later, in 1568, his other son, Ashikaga Yoshiaki, became the fifteenth shogun with the support of a powerful warlord named Oda Nobunaga.
Family Life
- Father: Ashikaga Yoshizumi
- Mother: Hino Akiko
- Wife: Keijuin (1514–1565)
- Concubines:
- Oodate Tsuneoki's daughter
- Children:
- Ashikaga Yoshiaki (with Keijuin)
- Ashikaga Yoshiteru (with Keijuin)
- Ashikaga Shuko (died 1565)
- Shiratori Yoshihisa (died 1547)
- A daughter who married Takeda Yoshimune
- A daughter who married Miyoshi Yoshitsugu
- A daughter who married Karasume Kosen
- A daughter who became a nun at Hyokoji temple
Eras During Yoshiharu's Rule
In Japan, different periods of time are given special names called era names or nengō. Here are the era names that were used when Yoshiharu was shōgun:
See also
In Spanish: Ashikaga Yoshiharu para niños
