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Emperor Go-Horikawa of Japan
Emperor Go-Horikawa (後堀河天皇) (1212-1234) was the 86th imperial ruler of Japan. He ruled from 1221 to 1232. He was a cousin of the previous emperor, Chukyo, who had been deposed by the Kamakura shogun after the Jokyu incident, an unsuccessful rebellion led by a former emperor.
Preceded by: Chukyo |
Emperor of Japan | Succeeded by: Shijo |
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