Emperor Fushimi

Quick Facts: Who was Emperor Fushimi?

Subject:

Emperor Fushimi

Known for:

The 92nd Emperor of Japan, whose reign spanned the turbulent late 13th century.

Born:

1265-05-10

Died:

1317-10-08

Century / Era:

1265s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Emperor Fushimi (伏見天皇, Fushimi-tennō; 10 May 1265 – 8 October 1317) was the 92nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1287 through 1298. Before his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name (his imina) was Hirohito-shinnō (熈仁親王). Although the Roman-alphabet spelling of the name of this 13th-century emperor is the same as the personal name of the 20th century Emperor Shōwa, the kanji are different: Emperor Fushimi, formerly Prince Hirohito (熈仁) Emperor Shōwa, also known as Emperor Hirohito (裕仁) He was the second son of Emperor Go-Fukakusa. They were from the Jimyōin-tō line.

Career & Major Achievements

Empress: Saionji (Fujiwara) Shoshi (西園寺（藤原）鏱子) later Eifukumon’In (永福門院), Saionji Sanekane‘s daughter Consort: Tōin (Fujiwara) Sueko (洞院（藤原）季子) later Kenshinmon-in (顕親門院; 1265-1336), Tōin Saneo‘s daughter First daughter: Imperial Princess Jushi (甝子内親王; 1287-1310) later Sakuheimon-in (朔平門院) Third son: Imperial Prince Priest Kansho (寛性入道親王; 1289-1346) Third daughter: Imperial Princess Enshi (延子内親王; b.1291) later Enmeimon-in (延明門院) Fourth son: Imperial Prince Tomihito (富仁親王) later Emperor Hanazono Lady-in-waiting: Itsutsuji (Fujiwara) Tsuneko (五辻（藤原）経子; d.1324), Itsutsuji Tsuneuji‘s daughter First son: Imperial Prince Tanehito (胤仁親王) later Emperor Go-Fushimi Court Lady: Toin (Fujiwara) Eiko (洞院（藤原）英子), Tōin Kinmune’s daughter Second daughter: Imperial Princess Shigeko (誉子内親王) later Shogakumon’in (章義門院) Court Lady: Ogimachi Moriko (正親町守子), Ogimachi Michiakira’s daughter Son: Imperial Prince Priest Kan’in (寛胤法親王) Son: Imperial Prince Priest Doki (道凞法親王) Lady-in-waiting: Gondainagon-no-Tsubone (権大納言局), Nakanoin Tomouji’s daughter Sixth Son: Imperial Prince Priest Son’go (尊悟入道親王; 1299-1359) Naishi: Miyoshi Hirako (三善衡子), Miyoshi Toshihira’s daughter Fifth son: Imperial Prince Priest Son'en (尊円法親王; 1298-1356) Fujiwara Shigemichi’s daughter Seventh Son: Imperial Prince Priest Sonki (尊凞法親王) Court Lady: Kasuga-no-Tsubone (春日局) Second Son: Imperial Prince Priest E’jo (恵助法親王; 1289-1328) Court Lady: Nishi-no-Kata (西御方) Eighth Son: Imperial Prince Priest Seijin (聖珍法親王) His name comes from the palace of the Jimyōin-tō. Hirohito-shinnō was named Crown Prince and heir to his first cousin, the Daikakuji-tō Emperor Go-Uda. Political maneuvering by Fushimi's father, the Jimyōin-tō Emperor Go-Fukakusa, was a crucial factor in this choice. In the year 1287 (Kōan 10, 10th month), in the 13th year of Go-Uda-tennō's reign (後宇多天皇十三年), the emperor abdicated; and the succession (senso) was received by his cousin. Shortly thereafter, Emperor Fushimi is said to have acceded to the throne (sokui).

Enduring Legacy & Impact

After this, there was a short period of time in which the two lines alternated power. Two years later, the retired Emperor Go-Fukakusa ended his reign as Cloistered Emperor, and Fushimi took direct control. In 1289, by making his own son (the future Emperor Go-Fushimi) Crown Prince, he increased the antagonism of the Daikakuji line. In 1290, the family of Asawara Tameyori made an assassination attempt on the Emperor. During his reign, efforts were made by the noble families to defeat the government, but the power of the Bakufu increased.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1265 (1265-05-10): Birth of Emperor Fushimi — The 92nd Emperor of Japan, whose reign spanned the turbulent late 13th century.
2. 1287: 1287 Milestone — His reign spanned the years from 1287 through 1298.
3. 1289: 1289 Milestone — In 1289, by making his own son (the future Emperor Go-Fushimi) Crown Prince, he increased the antagonism of the Daikakuji line.
4. 1290: 1290 Milestone — In 1290, the family of Asawara Tameyori made an assassination attempt on the Emperor.
5. 1291: 1291 Milestone — 1291) later Enmeimon-in (延明門院) Fourth son: Imperial Prince Tomihito (富仁親王) later Emperor Hanazono Lady-in-waiting: Itsutsuji (Fujiwara) Tsuneko (五辻（藤原）経子; d.
6. 1317 (1317-10-08): Passing & Historical Legacy — Emperor Fushimi passed away on 1317-10-08, leaving an enduring historical legacy.
7. 1324: 1324 Milestone — 1324), Itsutsuji Tsuneuji‘s daughter First son: Imperial Prince Tanehito (胤仁親王) later Emperor Go-Fushimi Court Lady: Toin (Fujiwara) Eiko (洞院（藤原）英子), Tōin Kinmune’s daughter Second daughter: Imperial Princess Shigeko (誉子内親王) later Shogakumon’in (章義門院) Court Lady: Ogimachi Moriko (正親町守子), Ogimachi Michiakira’s daughter Son: Imperial Prince Priest Kan’in (寛胤法親王) Son: Imperial Prince Priest Doki (道凞法親王) Lady-in-waiting: Gondainagon-no-Tsubone (権大納言局), Nakanoin Tomouji’s daughter Sixth Son: Imperial Prince Priest Son’go (尊悟入道親王; 1299-1359) Naishi: Miyoshi Hirako (三善衡子), Miyoshi Toshihira’s daughter Fifth son: Imperial Prince Priest Son'en (尊円法親王; 1298-1356) Fujiwara Shigemichi’s daughter Seventh Son: Imperial Prince Priest Sonki (尊凞法親王) Court Lady: Kasuga-no-Tsubone (春日局) Second Son: Imperial Prince Priest E’jo (恵助法親王; 1289-1328) Court Lady: Nishi-no-Kata (西御方) Eighth Son: Imperial Prince Priest Seijin (聖珍法親王) His name comes from the palace of the Jimyōin-tō.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Emperor Fushimi

True or False: “Did Emperor Fushimi's abdication in 1298 mark the end of the alternating power struggle between the Daikakuji and Jimyōin lines?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The text notes that after his abdication, the two lines continued to fight for the throne, culminating in the Daikakuji Line forcing Emperor Go-Fushimi to abdicate three years later.

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