Imagawa Yoshimoto

ModernEmperorJapan1519 — 1560

Daimyo killed at Okehazama by Oda Nobunaga.

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Quick Facts

Born

1519

Died

1560

Country

Japan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)48

Influence (20%)53

Legacy (20%)43

Leadership (15%)65

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score52.4

Imagawa Yoshimoto — Complete Timeline

1536 AD

Became Daimyo of Suruga ProvincePolitical Action◆ Major

Imagawa Yoshimoto became daimyo of Suruga Province after a succession dispute. He consolidated control over the Imagawa clan and expanded their territory through alliances and military campaigns.

DaimyoSurugaImagawa

Impact: regional

1554 AD

Formed the Three-Way Alliance with Takeda and HojoPolitical Action◆ Major

Imagawa Yoshimoto formed a tripartite alliance with Takeda Shingen and Hojo Ujiyasu, securing his borders and allowing him to focus on expansion into central Japan. This alliance was a key diplomatic achievement.

AllianceTakedaHojo

Impact: regionalconstructive

1560 AD

Battle of OkehazamaWar

Imagawa Yoshimoto led a large army into Owari Province but was ambushed and killed by Oda Nobunaga's forces at the Battle of Okehazama. His death shattered the Imagawa clan's power and marked Nobunaga's rise.

BattleOda NobunagaDeath

Impact: nationaltragic