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|death = 19 October 1597<br>[[Japan]] | |||
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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 name="Wiki">{{WP|Ashikaga Yoshiaki}}</ref> | '''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 name="Wiki">{{WP|Ashikaga Yoshiaki}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Biography== | ||
===Early reign=== | |||
In 1565, Yoshiaki's older brother and reigning ''shōgun'' {{Wiki|Ashikaga Yoshiteru|Yoshiteru}} was [[Assassination|assassinated]] and replaced<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05">''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 5: Oda Nobunaga</ref> with their cousin {{Wiki|Ashikaga Yoshihide|Yoshihide}}, who was the {{Wiki|Miyoshi clan}}'s puppet.<ref>{{WP|Ashikaga Yoshiteru}}</ref> This prompted Yoshiaki to travel around the provinces seeking a benefactor to back his own claim to the title. In 1568, Yoshiaki visited the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Oda Nobunaga]], who had just established himself at [[Gifu Castle]], and presented his case. Surprisingly,<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05"/> Nobunaga agreed to support him and the two marched on [[Kyoto]], but Yoshiaki was unaware that Nobunaga was only using the shogunate's usurpation as a pretext for military action.<ref name="Echoes Shadows 07">''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 7: Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City</ref> That November, Nobunaga entered Kyoto with his army and installed Yoshiaki as ''shōgun''; Yoshiaki offered him the position of deputy ''shōgun'', but Nobunaga declined.<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05"/> | In 1565, Yoshiaki's older brother and reigning ''shōgun'' {{Wiki|Ashikaga Yoshiteru|Yoshiteru}} was [[Assassination|assassinated]] and replaced<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05">''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 5: Oda Nobunaga</ref> with their cousin {{Wiki|Ashikaga Yoshihide|Yoshihide}}, who was the {{Wiki|Miyoshi clan}}'s puppet.<ref>{{WP|Ashikaga Yoshiteru}}</ref> This prompted Yoshiaki to travel around the provinces seeking a benefactor to back his own claim to the title. In 1568, Yoshiaki visited the ''[[daimyō]]'' [[Oda Nobunaga]], who had just established himself at [[Gifu Castle]], and presented his case. Surprisingly,<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05"/> Nobunaga agreed to support him and the two marched on [[Kyoto]], but Yoshiaki was unaware that Nobunaga was only using the shogunate's usurpation as a pretext for military action.<ref name="Echoes Shadows 07">''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 7: Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City</ref> That November, Nobunaga entered Kyoto with his army and installed Yoshiaki as ''shōgun''; Yoshiaki offered him the position of deputy ''shōgun'', but Nobunaga declined.<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05"/> | ||
===Deposition=== | |||
Though he attempted to rule, Yoshiaki noticed that his power relied on Nobunaga's aid. By 1572, there was tension between the two, with Nobunaga issuing several admonishments causing Yoshiaki to take offense. Yoshiaki began plotting against him, trying to convince other ''daimyō''<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05"/> like [[Takeda Shingen]]<ref name="Wiki"/> to turn against Nobunaga and "rescue" Yoshiaki in Kyoto. In 1573, Yoshiaki {{Wiki|Revolt of Ashikaga Yoshiaki|rebelled}}, leading to Nobunaga's forces marching on Kyoto and expelling him. He escaped with his life and took up residence with the {{Wiki|Mōri clan}} in Western Japan, from where he continued attempting to undermine Nobunaga,<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05" /> even raising troops against him for the [[Ishiyama Hongan-ji War]],<ref name="Wiki"/> but he never managed to overthrow his enemy nor to reinstall himself as ''shōgun''.<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05"/> | Though he attempted to rule, Yoshiaki noticed that his power relied on Nobunaga's aid. By 1572, there was tension between the two, with Nobunaga issuing several admonishments causing Yoshiaki to take offense. Yoshiaki began plotting against him, trying to convince other ''daimyō''<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05"/> like [[Takeda Shingen]]<ref name="Wiki"/> to turn against Nobunaga and "rescue" Yoshiaki in Kyoto. In 1573, Yoshiaki {{Wiki|Revolt of Ashikaga Yoshiaki|rebelled}}, leading to Nobunaga's forces marching on Kyoto and expelling him. He escaped with his life and took up residence with the {{Wiki|Mōri clan}} in Western Japan, from where he continued attempting to undermine Nobunaga,<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05" /> even raising troops against him for the [[Ishiyama Hongan-ji War]],<ref name="Wiki"/> but he never managed to overthrow his enemy nor to reinstall himself as ''shōgun''.<ref name="Echoes Shadows 05"/> | ||
===Life in exile=== | |||
By 1582, the depose ''shōgun'' made his way to [[Yamashiro]], where he took a liking to spectating sumo matches held at the [[Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine]]. In July of that year he met with [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and [[Yasuke]], and though they did not recognize him until after he had left, he imposed some philosophical life lessons onto them.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' – [[The Rising Tide]]</ref> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' {{1st}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
{{ACSH}} | |||
[[Category:1537 births]] | [[Category:1537 births]] | ||
[[Category:1597 deaths]] | [[Category:1597 deaths]] | ||
Revision as of 12:12, 22 March 2025
Ashikaga Yoshiaki (足利 義昭, 1537 – 1597) was the 15th and final shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate, ruling Japan from 1568 to 1573.[1]
Biography
Early reign
In 1565, Yoshiaki's older brother and reigning shōgun Yoshiteru was assassinated and replaced[2] with their cousin Yoshihide, who was the Miyoshi clan's puppet.[3] This prompted Yoshiaki to travel around the provinces seeking a benefactor to back his own claim to the title. In 1568, Yoshiaki visited the daimyō Oda Nobunaga, who had just established himself at Gifu Castle, and presented his case. Surprisingly,[2] Nobunaga agreed to support him and the two marched on Kyoto, but Yoshiaki was unaware that Nobunaga was only using the shogunate's usurpation as a pretext for military action.[4] That November, Nobunaga entered Kyoto with his army and installed Yoshiaki as shōgun; Yoshiaki offered him the position of deputy shōgun, but Nobunaga declined.[2]
Deposition
Though he attempted to rule, Yoshiaki noticed that his power relied on Nobunaga's aid. By 1572, there was tension between the two, with Nobunaga issuing several admonishments causing Yoshiaki to take offense. Yoshiaki began plotting against him, trying to convince other daimyō[2] like Takeda Shingen[1] 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 escaped with his life and took up residence with the Mōri clan in Western Japan, from where he continued attempting to undermine Nobunaga,[2] even raising troops against him for the Ishiyama Hongan-ji War,[1] but he never managed to overthrow his enemy nor to reinstall himself as shōgun.[2]
Life in exile
By 1582, the depose shōgun made his way to Yamashiro, where he took a liking to spectating sumo matches held at the Iwashimizu Hachiman Shrine. In July of that year he met with Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke, and though they did not recognize him until after he had left, he imposed some philosophical life lessons onto them.[5]
Appearances
- Echoes of History – Shadows (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows (first appearance)
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2
Ashikaga Yoshiaki on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Echoes of History – Shadows – Episode 5: Oda Nobunaga
- ↑ Ashikaga Yoshiteru on Wikipedia
- ↑ Echoes of History – Shadows – Episode 7: Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows – The Rising Tide