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Emperor Go-Ichijo of Japan

Emperor Go-Ichijō (後一条天皇) (October 12, 1008May 15, 1036) was the 68th imperial ruler of Japan. He reigned from 1016 to 1036. His personal name was Atsuhira? (敦成)

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Genealogy

He was the second son of Emperor Ichijō. His mother was a daughter of Fujiwara no Michinaga.

Consorts and Empresses

  • 999-1036 Empress (chūgū): Fujiwara no Ishi (藤原威子), third daughter of Fujiwara no Michinaga

Life

Because he became Emperor at the age of 8, upon the abdication of his first cousin once removed Emperor Sanjō, Fujiwara no Michinaga actually ruled as sesshō (regent).

Eras of his reign

  • Chōwa
  • Kannin
  • Jian
  • Manju
  • Chōgen
Preceded by:
Sanjō
Emperor of Japan Succeeded by:
Go-Suzaku

Last updated: 05-31-2005 05:39:49
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