Ashikaga Yoshizumi facts for kids
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Ashikaga Yoshizumi
足利 義澄 |
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| In office 1493–1508 |
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| Monarch | Go-Kashiwabara |
| Preceded by | Ashikaga Yoshiki |
| Succeeded by | Ashikaga Yoshitane (Yoshiki, restore) |
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| Born | January 15, 1481 |
| Died | September 6, 1511 (aged 30) |
| Spouse | Hino Ako |
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Ashikaga Yoshizumi (born January 15, 1481 – died September 6, 1511) was an important leader in Japan's history. He was the 11th shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate, a powerful military government. He ruled from 1494 to 1508 during a time known as the Muromachi period.
Yoshizumi was the son of Ashikaga Masatomo. His grandfather was Ashikaga Yoshinori, who was the sixth shōgun. When he was a child, his name was Seikō. Later, he was called Yoshitō, and sometimes Yoshitaka, before finally being known as Yoshizumi.
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Becoming Shōgun
Yoshizumi was adopted by the 8th shōgun, Ashikaga Yoshimasa. This was a common way for powerful families to choose their heirs.
He became shōgun with the help of a powerful leader named Hosokawa Masamoto. The full title of a shōgun was Sei-i Taishōgun, which means "Great General Who Subdues the Barbarians." This title showed he was the top military leader in Japan.
Losing Power
In 1508, Yoshizumi lost his title as shōgun. The 10th shōgun, Ashikaga Yoshitane, took back the position. Yoshitane had been shōgun before and returned for a second time.
His Sons as Shōguns
Even though Yoshizumi lost his power, his family continued to play a big role. Two of his sons later became shōguns themselves.
- Ashikaga Yoshiharu became the twelfth Muromachi shōgun.
- Ashikaga Yoshihide became the fourteenth shōgun.
Family Life
Here is a look at Yoshizumi's family:
- Father: Ashikaga Masatomo (1435–1491)
- Mother: A daughter of Mushanakoji Takamitsu
- Adopted Father: Ashikaga Yoshimasa
- Adopted Mother: Hino Tomiko
- Wife: Hino Akiko
- Children:
- Ashikaga Yoshiharu (with Akiko)
- Ashikaga Yoshitsuna (with a concubine, possibly a daughter of Shiba Yoshihiro or Rokkaku Takayori)
Important Events During His Rule
During the time Yoshizumi was shōgun, several important things happened:
- 1494: Hosokawa Masamoto helped Yoshizumi become the shōgun.
- 1495: A military leader named Hōjō Sōun captured a castle called Odawara. This was an important event in the ongoing wars of the time.
- 1500: Emperor Go-Kashiwabara became the new Emperor of Japan.
Japanese Era Names
In Japan, years are often grouped into periods called era names or nengō. These eras are named after important events or to mark a new emperor's reign. The years when Yoshizumi was shōgun fall into these eras:
See also
In Spanish: Ashikaga Yoshizumi para niños
