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Hōjō Akitoki

1248 – 1301

Samurai of the middle to late Kamakura period

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About Hōjō Akitoki

Lived 1248 – 1301 (aged 52–53). Hōjō Akitoki was a bushi.

Hōjō Akitoki (; 1248 – 7 May 1301) was a Japanese military leader during the Kamakura period (1185–1333). He was the third head of the of the Hōjō clan.

Akitoki was the son of Kanezawa Sanetoki and a daughter of Hōjō Masamura. In 1257 Akitoki had his genpuku coming-of-age ceremony under the tokusō Hōjō Tokiyori and took the name Tokikata . In 1260 he became a guard of the shōgun; he attended Prince Munetaka and studied poetry and other subjects. He may have married Mugai Nyodai, but that is disputed, with some believing she was married to Hōjō Sanetoki.

Akitoki died 7 May 1301 and was succeeded by his son Hōjō Sadaaki. Akitoki's grave is in in Kanagawa. He is said to have had a love of learning, like his father, and to have contributed to the establishment of the Kanazawa Bunko.

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Important facts

Born
1248
Birth century
Died
Occupation
Bushi
Nationality
Kamakura shogunate
Positions held
Hikitsuke, Hyōjōshū
Also known as
Hojo Akitoki, Kanesawa Akitoki

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hōjō Akitoki?

samurai of the middle to late Kamakura period

When was Hōjō Akitoki born?

Hōjō Akitoki was born in 1248.

When did Hōjō Akitoki die?

Hōjō Akitoki died on 7 May 1301.

What was Hōjō Akitoki's occupation?

Hōjō Akitoki was a bushi.

What nationality was Hōjō Akitoki?

Hōjō Akitoki's recorded nationality: Kamakura shogunate.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hōjō Akitoki

· Wikidata: Q11402208

· DBpedia: Hōjō Akitoki

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