What do you call the wife of a shogun?

Seishitsu (正室) is the Japanese term of the Edo period for the official wife of high-ranking persons. The tennō, kugyō (court officials), shōgun and daimyōs often had several wives to ensure the birth of an heir. At the time, the main wife was called chakusai (嫡妻).

Who succeeded Tokugawa Ieyasu?

Tokugawa Hidetada
The Tokugawa shogunate would rule Japan for the next 260 years. Following a well established Japanese pattern, Ieyasu abdicated his official position as shōgun in 1605. His successor was his son and heir, Tokugawa Hidetada.

Who was the daughter of Tokugawa Iemitsu married to?

He married Takatsukasa Takako, daughter of Takatsukasa Nobufusa at 12 December 1623. His relationship with Takako was good but Takako had three miscarriages.

When did Tokugawa Iemitsu become the Shogun of Japan?

Iemitsu became shogun in 1623, when his father, Hidetada, retired in his favour, though Hidetada retained authority until his death in 1632. At the time of Iemitsu’s accession, the daimyos, or great feudal lords, no longer threatened Tokugawa power as they had at the beginning of his grandfather’s reign.

Why was Ietsuna important to Tokugawa Iemitsu?

Since Ietsuna was not the child of Iemitsu’s wife, some said that the direct line of Ieyasu had ended, but Ietsuna worked hard to uphold his father’s legacy. During his control, Tokugawa Iemitsu introduced reforms that would define Japan for centuries.

What did shogun Iemitsu bring to the court?

Shogun Iemitsu made a great impression, bringing fortune and gold and giving it away to the court, and court nobles. As the Shogun and Emperor are closely linked in terms of power, Shogun Iemitsu did not let Emperor Go-Mizunoo get away with giving away important purple robes to several priests, even if he was not supposed to.