Emperor Go-Fushimi

Quick Facts: Who was Emperor Go-Fushimi?

Subject:

Emperor Go-Fushimi

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93rd Emperor of Japan; reigned from 1298 to 1301, marking a brief but significant period.

Born:

1288-04-05

Died:

1336-05-17

Century / Era:

1288s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Emperor Go-Fushimi (後伏見天皇, Go-Fushimi-tennō; 5 April 1288 – 17 May 1336) was the 93rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1298 to 1301. This 13th-century sovereign was named after his father, Emperor Fushimi and go- (後), translates literally as "later"; and thus, he is sometimes called the "Later Emperor Fushimi". The Japanese word go has also been translated to mean the "second one"; and in some older sources, this emperor may be identified as "Fushimi, the second", or as "Fushimi II". Before his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name (his imina) was Tanehito-shinnō (胤仁親王).

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He was the eldest son of Emperor Fushimi. They belonged to the Jimyōin-tō branch of the Imperial Family. Court Lady: Saionji (Fujiwara) Neishi / Yasuko (西園寺（藤原）寧子) later Kōgimon'in (広義門院; 1292–1337), Saionji Sanekane's daughter First daughter: Imperial Princess Junshi (珣子内親王) Third son: Imperial Prince Kazuhito (量仁親王) later Emperor Kōgon Fifth son: Imperial Prince Kagehito (景仁親王; b. 1315) Second daughter: Imperial Princess Kenshi / Kaneko (兼子内親王) Ninth son: Imperial Prince Yutahito (豊仁親王) later Emperor Kōmyō Jibukyō-no-tsubone (治部卿局), Priest's daughter First Son: Imperial Prince Priest Sonin (尊胤法親王; 1306–1359） Takashina Kuniko (高階邦子), Takashina Kunitsune's daughter Second Son: Imperial Prince Priest Shuho (法守法親王; 1308–1391） Ogimachi Moriko (正親町守子; d. 1322), Ogimachi Michiakira's daughter Sixth Son: Imperial Prince Priest Shōin (承胤法親王; 1317–1377） Seventh Son: Imperial Prince Priest Chōjo (長助法親王; 1318–1361） Eighth Son: Imperial Prince Priest Ryosei (亮性法親王; 1318–1363） Fifth Daughter: Imperial Princess Kōshi (璜子内親王) later Shotokumon’in (章徳門院) Taiyo-no-kata（対御方; 1297–1360), Ogimachi Michiakira's daughter Fourth Son: Imperial Prince Son Imperial Prince Priest Jishin (慈真法親王; b.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

1314) Fourth Daughter: Princess Kakukō (覚公女王) Tenth Son: Imperial Prince Priest Sondō (尊道入道親王; 1332–1403） Ukyōnodaibu-no-tsubone (右京大夫局) Third daughter Sixth daughter Tanehito-shinnō was named Crown Prince or heir in 1289. 30 August 1298 (Einin 6, 22nd day of the 7th month): In the 11th year of Fushimi-tennō's reign (伏見天皇十一年), the emperor abdicated; and the succession (senso) was received by his son. 17 November 1298 (Einin 6, 13th day of the 10th month): Emperor Go-Fushimi acceded to the throne (sokui) and the nengō was changed to Shōan to mark the beginning of a new emperor's reign. 1 November 1299 (Shōan 1, 8th day of the 10th month): Chinese Chan master Yishan Yining arrived in Kamakura as a last Mongol envoy. 2 March 1301 (Shōan 3, 21st day of the 1st month): Abdicates due to rally of the Daikakuji Line 11 September 1308 (Tokuji 3, 26th day of the 8th month): Younger brother becomes Emperor Hanazono, retired emperor 17 May 1336 (Engen 1, 6th day of the 4th month): Died Fushimi acted as cloistered emperor for a period, but after a while, from 1313 to 1318, Go-Fushimi acted in that function.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1288 (1288-04-05): Birth of Emperor Go-Fushimi — 93rd Emperor of Japan; reigned from 1298 to 1301, marking a brief but significant period.
2. 1292: 1292 Milestone — Court Lady: Saionji (Fujiwara) Neishi / Yasuko (西園寺（藤原）寧子) later Kōgimon'in (広義門院; 1292–1337), Saionji Sanekane's daughter First daughter: Imperial Princess Junshi (珣子内親王) Third son: Imperial Prince Kazuhito (量仁親王) later Emperor Kōgon Fifth son: Imperial Prince Kagehito (景仁親王; b.
3. 1298: 1298 Milestone — His reign spanned the years from 1298 to 1301.
4. 1299: 1299 Milestone — 1 November 1299 (Shōan 1, 8th day of the 10th month): Chinese Chan master Yishan Yining arrived in Kamakura as a last Mongol envoy.
5. 1301: 1301 Milestone — 2 March 1301 (Shōan 3, 21st day of the 1st month): Abdicates due to rally of the Daikakuji Line 11 September 1308 (Tokuji 3, 26th day of the 8th month): Younger brother becomes Emperor Hanazono, retired emperor 17 May 1336 (Engen 1, 6th day of the 4th month): Died Fushimi acted as cloistered emperor for a period, but after a while, from 1313 to 1318, Go-Fushimi acted in that function.
6. 1314: 1314 Milestone — 1314) Fourth Daughter: Princess Kakukō (覚公女王) Tenth Son: Imperial Prince Priest Sondō (尊道入道親王; 1332–1403） Ukyōnodaibu-no-tsubone (右京大夫局) Third daughter Sixth daughter Tanehito-shinnō was named Crown Prince or heir in 1289.
7. 1315: 1315 Milestone — 1315) Second daughter: Imperial Princess Kenshi / Kaneko (兼子内親王) Ninth son: Imperial Prince Yutahito (豊仁親王) later Emperor Kōmyō Jibukyō-no-tsubone (治部卿局), Priest's daughter First Son: Imperial Prince Priest Sonin (尊胤法親王; 1306–1359） Takashina Kuniko (高階邦子), Takashina Kunitsune's daughter Second Son: Imperial Prince Priest Shuho (法守法親王; 1308–1391） Ogimachi Moriko (正親町守子; d.
8. 1322: 1322 Milestone — 1322), Ogimachi Michiakira's daughter Sixth Son: Imperial Prince Priest Shōin (承胤法親王; 1317–1377） Seventh Son: Imperial Prince Priest Chōjo (長助法親王; 1318–1361） Eighth Son: Imperial Prince Priest Ryosei (亮性法親王; 1318–1363） Fifth Daughter: Imperial Princess Kōshi (璜子内親王) later Shotokumon’in (章徳門院) Taiyo-no-kata（対御方; 1297–1360), Ogimachi Michiakira's daughter Fourth Son: Imperial Prince Son Imperial Prince Priest Jishin (慈真法親王; b.
9. 1336 (1336-05-17): Passing & Historical Legacy — Emperor Go-Fushimi passed away on 1336-05-17, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Emperor Go-Fushimi

True or False: “Did Emperor Go-Fushimi's reign see the establishment of the 'Bumpō Agreement'?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The Bumpō Agreement was established during Hanazono's reign, not during Go-Fushimi's time on the throne.

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