Hōjō Shigetoki (born 1198)

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Hōjō Shigetoki
北条重時
Rensho
In office
1247–1256
Preceded byHōjō Tokifusa
Succeeded byHōjō Masamura
Personal details
Born(1198-07-11)July 11, 1198
DiedNovember 26, 1261(1261-11-26) (aged 63)
Children
Parents

Hōjō Shigetoki (北条重時) (July 11, 1198 – November 26, 1261) was a Japanese samurai of the Kamakura period. He was the third Kitakata Rokuhara tandai, serving from 1230 to 1247. He was also known as Lord Gokuraku-ji (極楽寺殿, Gokurakuji-dono). His writings influenced later samurai philosophy.

References[edit]

  • Stenstrup, Carl (1979). Hōjō Shigetoki, 1198-1261, and His Role in the History of Political and Ethical Ideas in Japan. (London: Curzon Press).
Preceded by Rensho
1247-1256
Succeeded by
Preceded by Rokuhara Tandai (Kitakata)
1230–1247
Succeeded by