Prince Koreyasu

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Prince Koreyasu (惟康親王) (May 26, 1264November 25, 1326; reigned 12661289) was the 7th shogun of the Kamakura shogunate of Japan. He was the nominal ruler controlled by the Hōjō clan regents.

Prince Koreyasu was born to 6th shogun Prince Munetaka in Kamakura. He was installed as the 7th shogun at the age of two when his father was deposed. He did nothing effective while in the post. He was deposed at the age of 25 because he grew "too old" to be a puppet ruler.

Preceded by
Prince Munetaka
Kamakura Shogun
1266-1289
Succeeded by
Prince Hisaaki
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