Tokugawa Iesato
Japanese politician (1863–1940) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Prince Tokugawa Iesato (徳川 家達, August 24, 1863 – June 5, 1940) was the first head of the Tokugawa clan after the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate, and a significant figure in Japanese politics and diplomacy during the Meiji, Taishō and early Shōwa period of Japan. When Prince Tokugawa travelled to other nations representing Japan during his diplomatic journeys, he usually presented his name as Prince Iyesato Tokugawa.[1] Prince Tokugawa held the influential position of president of Japan's upper house of congress the Diet for 30 years. Tokugawa promoted democratic principles and international goodwill. It was only after his death in 1940 that Japanese militants were able to push Japan into joining the Axis Powers in WWII.[2][3]
Tokugawa Iesato | |
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President of the House of Peers | |
In office 4 December 1903 – 9 June 1933 | |
Monarchs | Meiji Taisho Showa |
Preceded by | Prince Konoe Atsumaro |
Succeeded by | Prince Konoe Fumimaro |
Personal details | |
Born | Tokugawa Kamenosuke (1863-08-24)August 24, 1863 |
Died | June 5, 1940(1940-06-05) (aged 76) |
Spouse | Konoe Hiroko (1867–1944) |
Children | Iemasa Tokugawa, Yasuko Tokugawa, Ryōko Tokugawa, Toshiko Tokugawa |
Alma mater | Eton College |