Ashikaga Takauji

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  • Aug 18, 1305

    Born

    Ashikaga Takauji was born in Ayabe, Kyoto, Japan.
  • 1331

    Emperor Go-Diago raises a revolt

    Emperor Go-Diago tries to restore the status of the imperial court by raising a revolt.
  • 1336

    Ashikaga temporarily takes Kyoto

    Ashikaga succeeded in occupying Kyoto in 1336. He then ran away to Kyūshū when other armies scared them away. This results in them loosing Kyoto.
  • 1336

    Battle of Minatogawa

    Takauji defeated Yoshisada he then killed Masashige and took Kyoto permanently.
  • Period: 1336 to 1573

    Muromachi period

    The time when the Ashikaga family occupied the position of shogun. Muromachi period was named after the area in Kyoto where the headquarters were.
  • 1338

    Ashikaga Shogunate

    Ashikaga becomes the shogunate and dominates japan.
  • Jun 7, 1358

    Death

    Ashikaga Takauji dead in Kyōto after falling ill. He was 53.
  • 1573

    Ashikaga Shogunate

    The end of the Ashikaga Shogunate