Kujō Yoritsune

Kujō Yoritsune (九条 頼経, February 12, 1218 – September 1, 1256, r. 1226–1244), also known as Fujiwara no Yoritsune (藤原 頼経), was the fourth shōgun of the Kamakura shogunate of Japan. His father was kanpaku Kujō Michiie and his grandmother was a niece of Minamoto no Yoritomo. His wife was a granddaughter of Yoritomo and daughter of Minamoto no Yoriie. He was born in the year, month and on the day (according to Chinese astrology) of the Tiger, and so was given the birth name Mitora (三寅, "Triple Tiger").

Fujiwara no Yoritsune
藤原 頼経
Shōgun
In office
1226–1244
MonarchsGo-Horikawa
Shijō
Go-Saga
ShikkenHōjō Yasutoki
Hōjō Tsunetoki
Preceded byMinamoto no Sanetomo
Succeeded byFujiwara no Yoritsugu
Personal details
Born(1218-02-12)February 12, 1218
Kyoto, Japan
DiedSeptember 1, 1256(1256-09-01) (aged 38)
Kyoto, Japan
SpouseTake no gosho
Children
Parents
Signature

The Kujō family was one of the five branches of the historically powerful Fujiwara clan of courtiers.

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