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Prince
Tokugawa Iesato
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| President of the House of Peers | |
| In office 4 December 1903 – 9 June 1933 |
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| Monarch | Meiji Taisho Showa |
| Preceded by | Prince Konoe Atsumaro |
| Succeeded by | Prince Konoe Fumimaro |
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| Born |
Tokugawa Kamenosuke
August 24, 1863 |
| Died | June 5, 1940 (aged 76) |
| Spouse | Konoe Hiroko (1867–1944) |
| Children | Iemasa Tokugawa, Yasuko Tokugawa, Ryōko Tokugawa, Toshiko Tokugawa |
Prince Tokugawa Iesato (error: {{nihongo}}: Japanese or romaji text required (help)) was an important leader in Japanese politics and diplomacy during the early 1900s. He was the first head of the Tokugawa clan after the old government (the Tokugawa shogunate) was overthrown. He also led the House of Peers, a part of Japan's parliament, from 1903 to 1933.
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Early Life and Family
Tokugawa Iesato was born on August 24, 1863. His parents were Tokugawa Yoshiyori and Takai Takeko. He was later adopted by Tokugawa Iemochi and his wife, Kazu-no-Miya Chikako. Iesato had two brothers named Tokugawa Satotaka and Tokugawa Takachiyo.
A Career in Politics and Diplomacy
Iesato went to school at Eton College in England. In 1890, he became a member of the House of Peers, which was like a senate in Japan's parliament. He served as its President from 1903 to 1933. During his long career, he held many important government jobs.
Helping During World War I
During World War I, Japan supported its allies in the West. Japan also helped people who were sick or hurt. In 1917, Prince Iyesato Tokugawa and his good friend Baron Shibusawa Eiichi started a group to help. This group collected money for the Allied nations. Iyesato Tokugawa was the president of this important group.
Leading Japan's Delegation
In 1921, Iesato led the Japanese team to the Washington Naval Conference. This was a big meeting where countries talked about limiting their navies. Iesato supported the United States' idea for how big the navies of the United States, Great Britain, and Japan should be. He believed in working together for peace.
Promoting International Friendship
Iesato was also the head of the Japan-America Society. This group works to build good relationships between Japan and the United States. He also led the group that organized the 1940 Summer Olympics in Japan.
Later Years and Legacy
From late 1933 to 1934, Prince Iyesato Tokugawa traveled around the world. He visited the U.S. and Europe to make Japan's friendships with its allies stronger. In the U.S., he met with President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He told the President that countries needed to work together to stop future wars.
Tokugawa Iesato passed away on June 5, 1940. He is buried in the Tokugawa family cemetery in Ueno, Tokyo.
Personal Life
Tokugawa Iesato was married to Konoe Hiroko. She was the daughter of Konoe Tadafusa. They had four children together:
- Tokugawa Iemasa
- Tokugawa Yasuko, who married Nobusuke Takatsukasa
- Tokugawa Ryoko, who married Matsudaira Yasumasa
- Tokugawa Toshiko, who married Matsudaira Naokuni
Interesting Facts About Iesato
- When he traveled to other countries, Iesato often introduced himself as Prince Iyesato Tokugawa.
- After Prime Minister Yamamoto Gonnohyōe had to leave his job, many people thought Tokugawa Iesato should become the new Prime Minister.
- In 1934, he received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of Southern California. This was a special award for his achievements.
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In Spanish: Tokugawa Iesato para niños
