Tokugawa Iemochi
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Tokugawa Iemochi (徳川 家茂) (July 17, 1846 – August 29, 1866) was the 14th shōgun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan, who held office from 1858 to 1866.[1] During his reign there was much internal turmoil as a result of the "re-opening" of Japan to western nations. Iemochi's reign also saw a weakening of the shogunate.[1]
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Tokugawa Iemochi | |
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In office August 14, 1858 – August 29, 1866 | |
Monarch | Kōmei |
Preceded by | Tokugawa Iesada |
Succeeded by | Tokugawa Yoshinobu |
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Born | (1846-07-17)July 17, 1846 Minato, Edo, Japan |
Died | August 29, 1866(1866-08-29) (aged 20) Osaka Castle, Japan |
Spouse | Princess Kazu |
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Iemochi died in 1866 and was buried in Zōjō-ji. His Buddhist name was Shonmyoin.