jan 1, 1853 - Tokugawa Iesada Becomes 13th Shogun
Description:
The son of Tokugawa Ieyoshi, Iesada became 13th Shogun at 29, presiding over the negotiations with American Commodore Matthew Perry. Often ill, Ieyoshi died childless five years later.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1853
Now
~ 172 years ago