Hōjō Tsunetoki (北条 経時, 1224 – May 17, 1246) was the fourth Shikken (1242–1246) of the Kamakura shogunate.[1] He was son of warrior monk Hōjō Tokiuji and a daughter of Adachi Kagemori, elder brother of Hōjō Tokiyori, and grandson of Hōjō Yasutoki. He ruled from 1242 to 1246 and founded Kōmyō-ji in Zaimokuza. He is buried within the temple.

Hōjō Tsunetoki
北条 経時
Portrait of Hōjō Tsunetoki
Shikken
In office
1242–1246
MonarchGo-Saga
ShōgunFujiwara no Yoritsune
Fujiwara no Yoritsugu
Preceded byHōjō Yasutoki
Succeeded byHōjō Tokiyori
Personal details
Born1224
Died(1246-05-17)May 17, 1246
Spousedaughter of Utsunomiya Yasutsuna
Children
  • Ryūsei
  • Raijo
Parents

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Deal, William E. (2007). Handbook to Life in Medieval and Early Modern Japan. Oxford University Press. p. 100. ISBN 978-0-19-533126-4.

Further reading

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  • Shirai, Eiji (1976). Kamakura Jiten (in Japanese). Tōkyōdō Shuppan. ISBN 4-490-10303-4.


Preceded by Hōjō Regent
1242–1246
Succeeded by
Preceded by Tokusō
1242–1246
Succeeded by