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Emperor Shirakawa

Type Figure Region Japan Time 1053–1129 Also known as Shirakawa-in、Emperor Horikawa

72nd emperor of Japan, reigned 1073–1087; after abdication he founded the cloistered rule (insei) and held real power as a retired emperor until his …

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  1. 1053–1087Kyoto · Kyoto PrefectureSon of Emperor Go-Sanjō, acceded in 1073. During his reign he reorganized estates, curbed warrior monks, and promoted imperial checks on the Fujiwara regency house.
  2. 1087–1129Kyoto · Kyoto PrefectureAfter abdicating to Emperor Horikawa in 1087 he established cloistered rule, directing government as a retired emperor for over forty years. Around 1091 he still firmly controlled appointments and policy decisions, both cooperating and contending with regents such as Fujiwara no Sanetoshi.

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