Prince Yoshihisa was a Japanese nobleman during the late 16th century, known for being the son of Ashikaga Yoshiteru, the 13th shōgun of the Ashikaga shogunate. He was born in 1558 and became a prominent figure in the political landscape of Japan during the Sengoku period, a time marked by social upheaval and military conflict. Yoshihisa's life was cut short when he died in 1565 at the young age of seven. His untimely death led to significant changes in the power dynamics of the Ashikaga shogunate, as he was seen as a potential heir. His legacy is often overshadowed by the tumultuous events that followed his passing.