Kujō Yoritsugu

• Period: Kamakura Period
• Occupation: shōgun
• Family: Kujō Yoritsune (father)
• Birth: 1239AD
• Death: 1256AD

Kujō Yoritsugu

Kujō Yoritsugu (九条 頼嗣) was a member of the Kujō Family living from 1239-1256AD, he was the son of Kujō Yoritsune. During his life his was appointed shōgun of the Kamakura Bakufu in 1244 after suceeding his father. He would later be replaced by Prince Munetaka in 1252AD.¹

Footnotes

1. Louis Frederic, translated by Kathe Roth (2002) “Japan Encyclopedia”. London: Harvard University Press.

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