Toyotomi Hideyoshi (R. 1582 - 1598) (apr 2, 1582 – jan 1, 1598)
Description:
- One of Nobunaga’s generals- Emerges as the strongest daimyo after
Nobunaga’s death
- Continues to acquire territory through military
conquest and alliances
> 1591 – reallocates the daimyos fiefs (owned
land), thus reducing their power
> Disarms EVERYONE EXCEPT Samurai
through “sword hunts”
Added to timeline:
Date:
apr 2, 1582
jan 1, 1598
~ 15 years