Tokugawa Ieshige | 徳川 家重

“堅実さは、国家を支える大黒柱である。”

— Steadiness is the great pillar that supports the nation.

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Lead
統率
Valor
武勇
Intel
知略
Pol
政治
60 40 70 85
Name (JP) 徳川 家重
Title Shōgun
Clan / Force Tokugawa Shogunate
Era 1716 – 1762
Origin Edo
Key Battles
Arts Noh Theatre
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About Tokugawa Ieshige

Tokugawa Ieshige was born in 1716, as the son of Tokugawa Ietsugu and a member of the prominent Tokugawa clan that helped unify Japan under samurai rule.

Ieshige grew up in Edo, the heart of the shogunate, receiving an education befitting a future leader, though he faced the challenges of living in the shadow of his famous predecessors.

Ieshige ascended to the position of shōgun in 1745 following the death of his brother, Ietsugu.

Despite being less militarily inclined than previous shōgun, Ieshige focused on maintaining peace and political stability, which was central to the Tokugawa ethos.

His rule emphasized the importance of governance, leading to substantial developments in administration and the economy.

Ieshiges era is noted for the absence of significant military conflicts.

His leadership was characterized more by diplomacy and shrewd governance rather than by personal valor in .

Nonetheless, he managed to uphold the integrity of the shogunate and foster prosperity among the samurai and peasant classes.

Tokugawa Ieshige is remembered as a shōgun who valued stability and governance over military strength.

His reign paved the way for future developments within the Tokugawa shogunate, and he left behind a that emphasized the importance of effective leadership in maintaining peace across Japan.

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