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Shiba Yoshishige

Type Figure Region Japan Time 1371–1418 Also known as Shiba Yoshikyō、Kadono-koji Buē

Shiba Yoshishige (1371–1418), kanrei (regent) of the Muromachi shogunate, sixth head of the Shiba clan, son of Shiba Yoshimasa.…

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  1. 1411–1414Kyoto · Kyoto CityAfter Shiba Yoshimasa's death he held real power over the Shiba house; though the Shiba clan's dominance of shogunal politics provoked resentment, he remained a key figure in the council; at the first council session of the first month of 1413 he first proposed that each daimyo contribute 100 mon to rebuild Shingon-in, and in 1414 was dismissed by Yoshimochi over administrative failings and tonsured on Mount Kōya.
  2. 1415–1418Owari Province · Aichi PrefectureAfter retirement he still received the shogun Yoshimochi's courtesy; in December 1414 at the accession of Emperor Go-Kōmyō he presented 200 mon 700 wen, the highest gift among the lords; in August 1418 he fell suddenly ill, was visited by Yoshimochi, and died on the 18th, with his eldest son Shiba Yoshizumi succeeding as head of the house.

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