He was the third of the three "Great Unifiers" of Japan, along with his former lord Oda Nobunaga and fellow Oda subordinate Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The son of a minor daimyo, Ieyasu once lived as a …

Tokugawa Ieyasu (born Jan. 31, 1543, Okazaki, Japan—died June 1, 1616, Sumpu) was the founder of the last shogunate in Japan—the Tokugawa, or Edo, shogunate (1603–1867).

Tokugawa Ieyasu © One of the most significant figures in Japanese history, Ieyasu was a warrior, statesman and founder of the Tokugawa dynasty of shoguns.

Tokugawa Ieyasu (previously spelled Iyeyasu; 徳川 家康) (January 31, 1543 – June 1, 1616) was a Japanese warrior and the founder and first shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan which ruled …

Jul 7, 2020 · Having won mastery of the country, in 1603 Ieyasu received the title of shōgun and formally established samurai rule in Edo. Including his various allies and vassals, he could command …

Oct 15, 2025 · Tokugawa Ieyasu is by far Japan’s most famous shogun. He began his life as a samurai hostage but quickly proved his strengths in battle and rose rapidly.

Mar 11, 2025 · Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543–1616) was one of the most significant military commanders in Japanese history and is known as the founder of the Edo Shogunate. He survived the turmoil of the …