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About Ashikaga Takauji
- Ashikaga Takauji (?? ??, August 18, 1305 – June 7, 1358) was the founder and first shogun of the Ashikaga shogunate.
- His rule began in 1338, beginning the Muromachi period of Japan, and ended with his death in 1358.
- He was a descendant of the samurai of the (Minamoto) Seiwa Genji line (meaning they were descendants of Emperor Seiwa) who had settled in the Ashikaga area of Shimotsuke Province, in present-day Tochigi Prefecture. According to Zen master and intellectual Muso Soseki, who enjoyed his favor and collaborated with him, Takauji had three qualities.
- First, he kept his cool in battle and was not afraid of death.
- Second, he was merciful and tolerant.
- Third, he was very generous with those below him.
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