Shogun
English Meaning
A title originally conferred by the Mikado on the military governor of the eastern provinces of Japan. By gradual usurpation of power the Shoguns (known to foreigners as Tycoons) became finally the virtual rulers of Japan. The title was abolished in 1867.
- The hereditary commander of the Japanese army who until 1867 exercised absolute rule under the nominal leadership of the emperor.