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Toyotomi Hideyoshi
Japanese unifier and regent (Taiko) who launched the invasions of Korea (1592–1598), resulting in defeat by Sino-Korean allied forces.
Mural guide
Mural of the event “Imjin War”, which this person took part in.
After unifying Japan, Toyotomi Hideyoshi demanded passage through Joseon for an attack on Ming China. When negotiations failed, Japanese forces invaded in 1592; after losing its capital, Joseon organized resistance and requested Ming military assistance.
Also known as Taiko · Toyotomi · Hideyoshi
Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537 CE–1598 CE) unified Japan after the Sengoku period. He launched massive naval and land invasions of Korea, provoking Ming China's intervention that culminated in Japanese withdrawal.
Life and times
Dates 1537 CE–1598 CE
EraMing
- 1592Imjin WarTook partage 55
- c. 1592Li Rusong Recovers Pyongyang for Joseonage 55
- c. 1597Second Invasion and Final Withdrawalage 60