Prince Morikuni facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prince Morikuni守邦親王 |
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| Shōgun | |
| In office | June 19, 1308 – September 25, 1333 |
| Predecessor | Prince Hisaaki |
| Successor | Prince Moriyoshi |
| Monarch | Hanazono Go-Daigo |
| Shikken | Hōjō Morotoki Hōjō Munenobu Hōjō Hirotoki Hōjō Mototoki Hōjō Takatoki Hōjō Sadaaki Hōjō Moritoki |
| Born | 19 June 1301 Kamakura, Japan |
| Died | 25 September 1333 (aged 32) Kamakura, Japan |
| Father | Prince Hisaaki |
| Mother | daughter of Prince Koreyasu |
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Prince Morikuni (守邦親王, Morikuni Shinnō, 1301–1333; r. June 19, 1308 – September 25, 1333) was the ninth shōgun of the Kamakura shogunate in Japan. He ruled from June 19, 1308, to September 25, 1333. A shōgun was a military leader who effectively governed Japan, even though the emperor was still the official head of state.
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Prince Morikuni: Japan's Ninth Shogun
Prince Morikuni was born on June 19, 1301. His father was Prince Hisaaki, who was the eighth shōgun. His grandfather was Emperor Go-Fukakusa. This meant Morikuni came from a very important family. His mother was the daughter of Prince Koreyasu.
Becoming Shogun
Prince Morikuni became shōgun when he was only seven years old. This happened on June 19, 1308. Even though he held the title, he wasn't truly in charge. He was a puppet ruler. This means he was a leader whose power was controlled by someone else.
Life as a Puppet Ruler
The real power during Prince Morikuni's time belonged to the Hōjō clan. Specifically, a person called Hōjō Takatoki controlled things. Hōjō Takatoki was the shikken, which was like the chief minister or regent of the Kamakura shogunate. He made all the important decisions. Prince Morikuni simply followed his directions.
End of an Era
The Kamakura shogunate was a powerful military government that had ruled Japan for many years. However, its power began to weaken. In 1333, the Kamakura bakufu (another name for the shogunate) collapsed. This was a huge change in Japanese history.
After the shogunate fell, Prince Morikuni decided to become a Buddhist priest. This was a common path for former leaders in Japan. He died shortly after, on September 25, 1333, in Kamakura. The Kamakura shogunate was replaced by a period known as the Kenmu Restoration. This was a time when the emperor tried to regain direct control of Japan.
Eras During Morikuni's Rule
In Japan, time was often marked by different "era names" or nengō. These eras changed when a new emperor came to power or for other important reasons. During Prince Morikuni's time as shōgun, several era names were used:
