Iyeyasu

American

[ee-ye-yah-soo] / ˈi jɛˈjɑ su /

Or Ieyasu

noun

Tokugawa 1542–1616, Japanese general and public servant.

Iyeyasu British

/ ˌiːjeɪˈjɑːsuː /

noun

Tokugawa (ˌtɒkuːˈɡɑːwə). 1542–1616, Japanese general and statesman; founder of the Tokugawa shogunate (1603–1867)

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Iyeyasu

With the accession of Iyeyasu began a rapid downfall of Christianity in Japan.

From Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

Among the most noted of them were Iyeyasu himself and the Emperor Go-Midsunowo.

From An Introduction to the History of Japan by Hara, Katsuro

To prevent surprise, Iyeyasu sent in front of his army a body of guards bearing white flags, to give quick warning of an advance.

From Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

The army of the league against Iyeyasu had many leaders, including the five governors, most of the generals of the Corean war, and the lords and vassals of Hideyoshi.

From Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

Here, where the castle stood, Iyeyasu started to build a city, at the suggestion of his superior Hideyoshi.

From Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles

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