Kujō Yoritsugu
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Kujō.
Kujō Yoritsugu (九条 頼嗣, December 17, 1239 – October 14, 1256; r. 1244–1252), also known as Fujiwara no Yoritsugu (藤原 頼嗣), was the fifth shōgun of the Kamakura shogunate of Japan. His father was the 4th Kamakura shōgun, Kujō Yoritsune.[1]
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Fujiwara no Yoritsugu 藤原 頼嗣 | |
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Shōgun | |
In office 1244–1252 | |
Monarchs | Go-Saga Go-Fukakusa |
Shikken | Hōjō Tsunetoki Hōjō Tokiyori |
Preceded by | Fujiwara no Yoritsune |
Succeeded by | Prince Munetaka |
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Born | (1239-12-17)December 17, 1239 Kamakura, Japan |
Died | October 14, 1256(1256-10-14) (aged 16) Kyoto, Japan |
Spouse | Hiwadahime |
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The Kujō family was one of the five branches of the historically powerful Fujiwara clan of courtiers.