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Emperor Go-Hanazono

Type Figure Region Japan Time 1419–1471 Also known as Emperor Go-Hanazono、後花園天皇、Go-Hanazono

Emperor Go-Hanazono (1419–1471) was the 102nd emperor of Japan, ascending the throne in 1428 and reigning until his abdication in 1464.…

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  1. 1419–1427Kyoto · Kyoto PrefectureEmperor Go-Hanazono was a prince of Emperor Go-Komatsu, received courtly education in childhood, and was designated crown prince amid the balance of power between the shogunate and court nobles, preparing for his accession shortly thereafter.
  2. 1428–1440Kyoto Imperial Palace · Kyoto PrefectureAfter accession, the court maintained ceremonial authority under the strong rule of Shogun Ashikaga Yoshinori; the emperor presided over accession, genpuku, and appointment ceremonies. Between 1431 and 1440 the court-shogunate system was superficially stable, but in reality military and political power lay with the shogunate.
  3. 1464–1471Kyoto · Kyoto PrefectureIn 1464 he abdicated in favor of Emperor Go-Tsuchimikado and retired as a retired emperor, continuing to participate in some imperial affairs until his death in 1471; he was one of the longer-reigning emperors of the mid-Muromachi period.

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