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Hōjō Tokimune

Type Figure Region Japan Time 1251–1284 Also known as Tokimune

Hōjō Tokimune (1251–1284), eighth regent of the Kamakura shogunate, became Japan's de facto ruler at seventeen in 1268;…

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  1. 1261–1267Kamakura · Kanagawa PrefectureTokimune was the second son of the fifth regent Hōjō Tokiyori and was regarded from childhood as the Tokusō house heir. In 1264 he became rensho (deputy regent), participating in shogunal government under the guidance of his grandfather Hōjō Yasumune and others, preparing for his later assumption of power.
  2. 1268–1270Kamakura · Kanagawa PrefectureIn April 1268 he succeeded Hōjō Yasumune as eighth regent. That same year the Yuan dynasty sent envoys through Goryeo demanding Japan's submission; after consulting his advisors Tokimasa refused to reply and strengthened defenses, repeatedly turning back Yuan envoys (March and September 1269, etc.) and mobilizing samurai nationwide, laying the groundwork for the 1274 Battle of Bun'ei.

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