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Accession of Emperor Go-Suzaku of Japan

Type Event Region Asia Time 1036

In 1036 CE, after Emperor Go-Ichijo of Japan abdicated, his full brother Prince Tadamasa acceded in Kyoto under the temple name Emperor Go-Suzaku.…

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  1. 1036Kyoto palace · KinkiAfter Emperor Go-Ichijo abdicated, Prince Tadamasa was enthroned by succession in the palace as Emperor Go-Suzaku. He was only fourteen at accession; actual political power remained with Kampaku Fujiwara no Yorimichi and the kugyo council.
  2. 1036Kyoto · KinkiThe court held enthronement-related ceremonies and changed the era name to Chogen, proclaiming the start of the new emperor's reign. The aristocracy demonstrated support for the new court through annual events such as the Kamo Festival, and the sekkan system continued to dominate personnel and policy.

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