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Emperor Kameyama

Type Figure Region Japan Time 1249–1305 Also known as Retired Emperor Kameyama

The 90th emperor of Japan, born 1249, died 1305, reigned 1259–1274; he co-ruled with Kamakura shogunate regent Hōjō Tokimune and promoted court refor…

Timeline

  1. 1271–1274Kyoto · Kyoto PrefectureIn his later reign he faced the Yuan threat, with court and Kamakura shogunate coordinating defenses; in 1274 he abdicated to his son Emperor Go-Uda, ending fifteen years of rule.
  2. 1274–1280Kyoto · Kyoto PrefectureAfter abdication he became a retired emperor, continuing to exert political influence behind the young Emperor Go-Uda, participating in court appointments and negotiations with the shogunate.

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