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'''Tokugawa Ieyasu''' ( | {{Expand}} | ||
{{Character Infobox | |||
|name = Tokugawa Ieyasu | |||
|image = ACSH Tokugawa Ieyasu render.png | |||
|birth = 31 January 1543<br>{{Wiki|Okazaki, Aichi|Okazaki}}, [[Mikawa]], [[Japan]] | |||
|death = 1 June 1616 {{c|aged 73}}<br>{{Wiki|Shizuoka (city)|Sunpu}}, [[Tokugawa shogunate]] | |||
|species = [[Human]] | |||
|affiliates = *{{Wiki|Tokugawa clan}} | |||
*[[Oda clan]] | |||
*[[Assassins]] | |||
}} | |||
'''Tokugawa Ieyasu''' (徳川 家康; 1543 – 1616), born '''Matsudaira Takechiyo''' (松平 元康),<ref name="Wiki">{{WP|Tokugawa Ieyasu}}</ref> was a ''[[daimyō]]'' during the [[Sengoku period]] of [[Japan]], and the last of Japan's {{Wiki|ja:三英傑|three great unifiers}} (三英傑) who founded the [[Tokugawa shogunate]] and ruled as its first ''[[shōgun]]''. | |||
Ieyasu | Ieyasu actively opposed the [[Portuguese Empire|Portuguese]] [[Jesuits|Jesuit]] missionaries spreading [[Christianity]]—and veiled [[Templars|Templar]] influence—through the country. As such, he tasked his former squire [[Chaya Shirōjirō Kiyonobu]] with reporting any Templar activity in the land, and was the lord of the [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|Japanese Assassin]] [[Hattori Hanzō]]. | ||
== | ==Biography== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' | ===Early life=== | ||
The son of a minor ''[[daimyō]]'', Ieyasu spent his early life as a hostage of [[Imagawa Yoshimoto]], the ''daimyō'' of {{Wiki|Suruga Province}}.<ref name="Wiki" /> Following Yoshimoto's death during his failed [[Battle of Okehazama|invasion]] of the neighboring [[Owari|Owari Province]], Ieyasu took advantage of the [[Imagawa clan]]'s downfall to reclaim his ancestral seat in [[Mikawa|Mikawa Province]], formerly ruled by the Imagawa. As the ''daimyō'' of Mikawa, Ieyasu later formed an alliance with [[Oda Nobunaga]], Owari's ''daimyō'' who had defeated Yoshimoto, and aided him in his military conquests,<ref>''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 5: Oda Nobunaga</ref><ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Database: Oda Nobunaga]]</ref> becoming one of his most trusted generals.<ref name="Lords of Azuchi">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[Lords of Azuchi]]</ref> | |||
===Service under Oda Nobunaga=== | |||
In the autumn of 1581, Ieyasu was at the shooting range of [[Azuchi Castle]] to test the ''[[Arquebus|teppō]]'' firearms that they had acquired and modified from the [[Portuguese Empire|Portuguese]]. He was joined by Oda Nobunaga and the newly-appointed [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]], who participated in the testing of the guns as well. Just as Yasuke was half-way through the test, several ''[[Ninja|shinobi]]'' attacked the group with the intention of [[Assassination|assassinating]] Nobunaga.<ref name="Lords of Azuchi" /> | |||
Though the assassins were eliminated, the incident prompted Nobunaga to arrange for an emergency meeting, with Ieyasu being asked to gather the generals. At the meeting, Ieyasu defended his fellow general [[Toyotomi Hideyoshi|Hashiba Hideyoshi]] when [[Akechi Mitsuhide]] questioned his absence, but the clash was swiftly defused upon the arrival of Nobunaga and Yasuke. As the meeting began, the generals were soon joined by Hideyoshi, who brought the head of [[Harima]]'s slain ''daimyō'' [[Bessho Nagaharu]], much to Nobunaga's delight.<ref name="Lords of Azuchi" /> | |||
With all generals present and the meeting underway, Ieyasu brought up the issue of the [[Iga ikki|Iga ''ikki'']], who had defeated and pushed back [[Oda Nobukatsu]]'s army two years earlier in 1579. Ieyasu also suggested that the assassins earlier were likely of [[Iga]]n origin and they were being led by [[Momochi Sandayu|someone]] who wielded a [[Hidden Blade|blade]] on his wrist. Ultimately, Nobunaga concluded that they would [[Tenshō Iga War|invade]] Iga and set out the next day.<ref name="Lords of Azuchi" /> | |||
===Forming the Tokugawa shogunate=== | |||
At the [[Battle of Sekigahara]] on 21 October 1600, Ieyasu defeated [[Ishida Mitsunari]] and united the land under the Tokugawa clan, who would reign until 1868.<ref name="ACM">''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | |||
Tokugawa Ieyasu is a historical figure and character introduced to the [[Assassin's Creed (series)|''Assassin's Creed'' franchise]] in the 2014 mobile game ''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]''. While not clearly identified as an Assassin, the game depicts Ieyasu giving orders and missions to Assassins like [[Yamauchi Taka]] and Hattori Hanzō, as well as wearing a helmet emblazoned with the [[Assassin insignia]], implying that Ieyasu was an Assassin himself. | |||
This was later disproven by his appearance in ''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'', which features no hints of Ieyasu's possible Assassin affiliations outside his role as Hanzō's lord and opposition to the Templars. Ieyasu's original service to Oda Nobunaga, which put him into direct conflict with the Iga ''ikki''—led by the Assassin [[Momochi Sandayu]]—further disproves the possibility of Ieyasu being a member of the Brotherhood. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
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ACM Tokugawa Ieyasu.png|Ieyasu as he appeared in ''Memories'' | |||
ACSH InM Tokugawa Ieyasu 1.png|Ieyasu in ''Tales of Iga'' | |||
ACSH Tokugawa Ieyasu close up.png|Closeup of Ieyasu | |||
ACSH Tokugawa Ieyasu without armor.png|Render of Ieyasu in his kosode | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Memories]]'' {{1st}} | |||
*''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga]]'' | |||
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Tokugawa Ieyasu (徳川 家康; 1543 – 1616), born Matsudaira Takechiyo (松平 元康),[1] was a daimyō during the Sengoku period of Japan, and the last of Japan's three great unifiers (三英傑) who founded the Tokugawa shogunate and ruled as its first shōgun.
Ieyasu actively opposed the Portuguese Jesuit missionaries spreading Christianity—and veiled Templar influence—through the country. As such, he tasked his former squire Chaya Shirōjirō Kiyonobu with reporting any Templar activity in the land, and was the lord of the Japanese Assassin Hattori Hanzō.
Biography[edit | edit source]
Early life[edit | edit source]
The son of a minor daimyō, Ieyasu spent his early life as a hostage of Imagawa Yoshimoto, the daimyō of Suruga Province.[1] Following Yoshimoto's death during his failed invasion of the neighboring Owari Province, Ieyasu took advantage of the Imagawa clan's downfall to reclaim his ancestral seat in Mikawa Province, formerly ruled by the Imagawa. As the daimyō of Mikawa, Ieyasu later formed an alliance with Oda Nobunaga, Owari's daimyō who had defeated Yoshimoto, and aided him in his military conquests,[2][3] becoming one of his most trusted generals.[4]
Service under Oda Nobunaga[edit | edit source]
In the autumn of 1581, Ieyasu was at the shooting range of Azuchi Castle to test the teppō firearms that they had acquired and modified from the Portuguese. He was joined by Oda Nobunaga and the newly-appointed samurai Yasuke, who participated in the testing of the guns as well. Just as Yasuke was half-way through the test, several shinobi attacked the group with the intention of assassinating Nobunaga.[4]
Though the assassins were eliminated, the incident prompted Nobunaga to arrange for an emergency meeting, with Ieyasu being asked to gather the generals. At the meeting, Ieyasu defended his fellow general Hashiba Hideyoshi when Akechi Mitsuhide questioned his absence, but the clash was swiftly defused upon the arrival of Nobunaga and Yasuke. As the meeting began, the generals were soon joined by Hideyoshi, who brought the head of Harima's slain daimyō Bessho Nagaharu, much to Nobunaga's delight.[4]
With all generals present and the meeting underway, Ieyasu brought up the issue of the Iga ikki, who had defeated and pushed back Oda Nobukatsu's army two years earlier in 1579. Ieyasu also suggested that the assassins earlier were likely of Igan origin and they were being led by someone who wielded a blade on his wrist. Ultimately, Nobunaga concluded that they would invade Iga and set out the next day.[4]
Forming the Tokugawa shogunate[edit | edit source]
At the Battle of Sekigahara on 21 October 1600, Ieyasu defeated Ishida Mitsunari and united the land under the Tokugawa clan, who would reign until 1868.[5]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
Tokugawa Ieyasu is a historical figure and character introduced to the Assassin's Creed franchise in the 2014 mobile game Assassin's Creed: Memories. While not clearly identified as an Assassin, the game depicts Ieyasu giving orders and missions to Assassins like Yamauchi Taka and Hattori Hanzō, as well as wearing a helmet emblazoned with the Assassin insignia, implying that Ieyasu was an Assassin himself.
This was later disproven by his appearance in Assassin's Creed: Shadows, which features no hints of Ieyasu's possible Assassin affiliations outside his role as Hanzō's lord and opposition to the Templars. Ieyasu's original service to Oda Nobunaga, which put him into direct conflict with the Iga ikki—led by the Assassin Momochi Sandayu—further disproves the possibility of Ieyasu being a member of the Brotherhood.
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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Ieyasu as he appeared in Memories -
Ieyasu in Tales of Iga -
Closeup of Ieyasu -
Render of Ieyasu in his kosode
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Memories (first appearance)
- Echoes of History – Shadows (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Tales of Iga
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Tokugawa Ieyasu on Wikipedia
- ↑ Echoes of History – Shadows – Episode 5: Oda Nobunaga
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Database: Oda Nobunaga
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Assassin's Creed: Shadows – Lords of Azuchi
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Memories
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