Background
Yoshiaki Ashikaga was born in Japan He was the third son of Masauji, he was at first a priest but returned to samuraihood.
足利 義昭,
Yoshiaki Ashikaga was born in Japan He was the third son of Masauji, he was at first a priest but returned to samuraihood.
When he attacked the Koga Castle of Haruuji Ashikaga, Haruuji sought the help of Ujitsuna Hojo. Yoshiaki was killed when his forces were defeated by Ujitsuna's at Konodai near Tokyo in 1538.