Eikoin Temple

Japanese: 永光院 - えいこういん
Eikoin Temple

…For this reason, he did not have any children, and his younger brother, Toda (Rokujo) Ujitoyo, was called to the position of high priest. After Iemitsu's death in 1651 (Keian 4), he shaved his head and took the name Eikoin. [Kitahara Akio]…

*Some of the terminology that refers to "Eikoin" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…ゆえあって子女をもうけることをせず,弟戸田(六条)氏豊が召し出されて高家となった。1651年(慶安4)家光没後,剃髪して永光院と称した。【北原 章男】。…

※「永光院」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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