Prince Koreyasu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prince Koreyasu惟康親王 |
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| In office | 26 August 1266 – 29 September 1289 | ||||
| Predecessor | Prince Munetaka | ||||
| Successor | Prince Hisaaki | ||||
| Monarch | Kameyama Go-Uda Fushimi |
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| Shikken | Hōjō Masamura Hōjō Tokimune Hōjō Sadatoki |
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| Born | 26 May 1264 Kamakura, Japan |
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| Died | 25 November 1326 (aged 62) Heian-kyō, Japan |
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| Father | Prince Munetaka | ||||
| Mother | Konoe Saishi | ||||
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Prince Koreyasu (born May 26, 1264 – died November 25, 1326) was an important figure in Japanese history. He was the seventh shōgun of the Kamakura shogunate. A shōgun was like a military ruler of Japan during that time.
Prince Koreyasu was also known as Minamoto no Koreyasu. Even though he was the shōgun, he didn't have all the power. He was mostly controlled by the Hōjō clan, who were powerful regents (people who ruled for someone else). Koreyasu was the son of Prince Munetaka, who was the sixth shōgun.
Becoming Shōgun
Prince Koreyasu became the shōgun at a very young age. He was only two years old when his father, Prince Munetaka, was removed from his position.
- August 26, 1266: Koreyasu officially became the seventh shōgun. This happened when he was just two years old.
- July 17, 1287: When he was older, the shōgun was given important titles. These titles were Chūnagon and Udaijin. They were part of the Imperial court's system.
- September 29, 1289: A revolt happened, led by a powerful person named Hōjō Sadatoki. Because of this, Koreyasu had to leave his position. He went to Kyoto.
After he was no longer shōgun, Prince Koreyasu became a Buddhist monk. He was 25 years old at the time. His special name as a monk was Ono-no miya.
Time as Shōgun
The years when Prince Koreyasu was shōgun are known by different Japanese era names. These names are called nengō.
Images for kids
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Prince Koreyasu's signature
