Editing Ashikaga Yoshiaki

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'''Ashikaga Yoshiaki''' (足利 義昭, 1537 – 1597) was the 15th and final [[shōgun]] of the [[Ashikaga shogunate]], ruling [[Japan]] from 1568 to 1573.<ref>{{WP|Ashikaga Yoshiaki}}</ref>

==History==
In 1565, Yoshiaki's older brother, shōgun {{Wiki|Ashikaga Yoshitero}} was assassinated and replaced with a puppet ruler, prompting Yoshiaki to travel around the provinces seeking someone who would become his benefactor and back his claim as shōgun. In 1568, just after [[Oda Nobunaga]] had established himself at [[Gifu Castle]], Yoshiaki visited the [[daimyō]].<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05">''[[Echoes of History]]'' – Shadows – Episode 5: Oda Nobunaga</ref> Nobunaga, being given a pretext to march on [[Kyoto]], becomes his ally.<ref name="Echoes Shadows 07">''[[Echoes of History]]'' – Shadows – Episode 7: Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City</ref> In November of the same year, Nobunaga entered Kyoto with his army and installed Yoshiaki as shōgun. Yoshiaki offered his benefactor the position of deputy shōgun, but Nobunaga declined.<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05"/>

Though he attempted to rule, Yoshiaki noticed that his power relied on Nobunaga's. By 1572 there was tension between the two, with Nobunaga issuing several admonishments causing Yoshiaki to take offense. Yoshiaki began to orchestrate against him, trying to convince other daimyō to turn against Nobunaga and "rescue" Yoshiaki in Kyoto. In 1573, Yoshiaki rebelled, leading to Nobunaga's forces marching on Kyoto and expelling him. He managed to escape with his life and took up residence with the Mori family in Western Japan. From there he would continue to attempt to undermine Nobunaga, but could not manage to overthrow his enemy nor to reinstall himself as shōgun.<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05"/>

==Appearances==
*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}

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