Ashikaga Yoshimitsu

The third shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate of Japan (1358–1408)
Person human Q248381
Ashikaga Yoshimitsu
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Ashikaga Yoshimitsu

Summary

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu is a human[1]. Born in Kyōto[2], he… he was born on September 25, 1358[3]. He died in Kinkaku-ji Temple[4]. He died on May 31, 1408[5]. He worked as a samurai[6] and shogun[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (171 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kyōto[2], Ashikaga Yoshimitsu…
  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu died in Kinkaku-ji Temple[4].
  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was born on September 25, 1358[3].
  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu died on May 31, 1408[5].
  • Burial took place at Rokuon-in[9].
  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's father was Ashikaga Yoshiakira[10].
  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's mother was Ki no Ryōshi[11].
  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was married to Hino Nariko[12].
  • Among Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's spouses was Hino Yasuko[13].
  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was married to Fujiwara no Yoshiko[14].
  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was married to Q17226490[15].
  • Among Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's spouses was Q17228113[16].
  • Among Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's spouses was Q17214312[17].
  • A child of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was Ashikaga Yoshinori[18].
  • A child of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was Ashikaga Yoshimochi[19].
  • A child of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was Daijiin Seishō[20].
  • A child of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was Q17223937[21].
  • A child of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was Ashikaga Yoshitsugu[22].
  • A child of Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was Q11555116[23].
  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu held citizenship in Japan[24].
  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu held citizenship in Ashikaga shogunate[25].
  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's professions included samurai[6].
  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu worked as a shogun[7].
  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu held the position of shogun[26].
  • Ashikaga Yoshimitsu held the position of Sangi[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu was born in Kyōto[2]. He was born on September 25, 1358[3]. His father was Ashikaga Yoshiakira[10]. His mother was Ki no Ryōshi[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include samurai[6] and shogun[7]. Positions held include shogun[26], a military rank[28], in Japan[29]; Sangi[27]; Konoe Daisho[30]; Naidaijin[31]; Sadaijin[32]; and kuroudonobettou[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hino Nariko[12], 1351–1405[34], of Japan[35]; Hino Yasuko[13], 1369–1419[36], of Japan[37]; Fujiwara no Yoshiko[14], 1358–1399[38]; Q17226490[15], 1350–1422[39]; Q17228113[16], b. 1350[40]; and Q17214312[17], 1370–1421[41]. Children include Ashikaga Yoshinori[18], Ashikaga Yoshimochi[19], Daijiin Seishō[20], Q17223937[21], Ashikaga Yoshitsugu[22], and Q11555116[23]. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's religion is recorded as Buddhism[42].

Death and Burial

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu died on May 31, 1408[5]. He passed away in Kinkaku-ji Temple[4]. Burial took place at Rokuon-in[9].

Why It Matters

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (171 views/month, #7,150 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Ashikaga Yoshimitsu born?

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's place of birth was Kyōto[2].

Where did Ashikaga Yoshimitsu die?

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu passed away in Kinkaku-ji Temple[4].

Who were Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's parents?

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's father was Ashikaga Yoshiakira[10]. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's mother was Ki no Ryōshi[11].

Who was Ashikaga Yoshimitsu married to?

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu's spouses include Hino Nariko[12], Hino Yasuko[13], Fujiwara no Yoshiko[14], and Q17226490[15].

What did Ashikaga Yoshimitsu do for work?

Ashikaga Yoshimitsu worked as samurai[6] and shogun[7].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [32] . wikidata.org.
  18. [33] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . Union List of Artist Names. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [9] . wikidata.org.
  28. [42] . wikidata.org.
  29. [3] . wikidata.org.
  30. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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