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Hōjō Tokimasa
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Hōjō Tokimasa (北条 時政; Japanese pronunciation: [hoː.(d)ʑoː (|) to.kʲiꜜ.ma.sa], 1138 – February 6, 1215) was a Japanese samurai lord who was the first shikken (regent) of the Kamakura shogunate and head of the Hōjō clan. He was shikken from 1203 until his abdication in 1205, and Protector of Kyoto from 1185 to 1186.

Quick facts about Hōjō Tokimasa

  • Full name: Hōjō Tokimasa
  • Born: 1138-01-01
  • Nationality: Japan
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q589811

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Who is Hōjō Tokimasa?

Hōjō Tokimasa (北条 時政; Japanese pronunciation: [hoː.(d)ʑoː (|) to.kʲiꜜ.ma.sa], 1138 – February 6, 1215) was a Japanese samurai lord who was the first shikken (regent) of the Kamakura shogunate and head of the Hōjō clan.

What nationality is Hōjō Tokimasa?

Hōjō Tokimasa is Japan.

When was Hōjō Tokimasa born?

Hōjō Tokimasa was born on 1138-01-01.

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