Emperor Go-Kameyama

Quick Facts: Who was Emperor Go-Kameyama?

Subject:

Emperor Go-Kameyama

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99th Emperor of Japan, last ruler of the Southern Court during the Nanboku-chō period.

Born:

1347

Died:

1424-05-10

Century / Era:

1347s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Emperor Go-Kameyama (後亀山天皇, Go-Kameyama Tennō) (c. 1347 – May 10, 1424) was the 99th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 1383 to October 21, 1392, becoming the last Emperor of the Southern Court. His personal name was Hironari (熙成). This 14th century sovereign was named after the 13th century Emperor Kameyama and go- (後), translates literally as "later"; and thus, he could be called the "Later Emperor Kameyama". The Japanese word "go" has also been translated to mean the "second one"; and in some older sources, this emperor may be identified as "Kameyama, the second" or as "Kameyama II".

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He was the second son of Emperor Go-Murakami. His mother was Fujiwara Katsuko (藤原勝子), better known as Kaki Mon'in. Little is known of his empress or other consorts. Imperial Prince Tsuneatsu (恒敦) is believed to be his son. Empress: Minamoto (Kitabatake) Nobuko, Kitabatake Akinobu's daughter Third Son: Imperial Prince Yoshiyasu (良泰親王; 1370–1443) Imperial Prince Priest Gyōgo (行悟法親王; 1377–1406) First Daughter: Imperial Princess Yasuko (泰子内親王) married Nijō Fuyuzane Consort: Fujiwara (Nijo) Noriko, Nijo Norimoto's daughter First Son: Imperial Prince Tokiyasu (世泰親王, 1360–1377) Lady-in-waiting: Fujiwara (Hino) Kuniko, Hino Kunimitsu's daughter Second Son: Imperial Prince Moroyasu (師泰親王; 1362–1423) Shino (真阿, 1374–1440) Mother unknown Imperial Prince Tsuneatsu (恒敦, d.1422), First Head of Ogawa clan.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Sonkoku (琮頊, d.1448) Go-Kameyama acceded to the throne during the turbulent Nanboku-chō period during which rival claimants to the Chrysanthemum Throne gathered supporters around them in what were known as the Northern court and the Southern Court. Go-Kameyama became Emperor in what was called the Southern court when Emperor Chōkei abdicated in 1383. On October 15, 1392, at the insistence of the peace faction amongst his own courtiers, he applied to Ashikaga Yoshimitsu for peace; and he subsequently returned to the capital where he did hand over the Sacred Treasures to his Northern Court rival. In doing so, Go-Kameyama was understood to have abdicated. By the conditions of the peace treaty, the Northern Court and the Southern Court were supposed to alternate control of the throne.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1347: Birth of Emperor Go-Kameyama — 99th Emperor of Japan, last ruler of the Southern Court during the Nanboku-chō period.
2. 1370: 1370 Milestone — Empress: Minamoto (Kitabatake) Nobuko, Kitabatake Akinobu's daughter Third Son: Imperial Prince Yoshiyasu (良泰親王; 1370–1443) Imperial Prince Priest Gyōgo (行悟法親王; 1377–1406) First Daughter: Imperial Princess Yasuko (泰子内親王) married Nijō Fuyuzane Consort: Fujiwara (Nijo) Noriko, Nijo Norimoto's daughter First Son: Imperial Prince Tokiyasu (世泰親王, 1360–1377) Lady-in-waiting: Fujiwara (Hino) Kuniko, Hino Kunimitsu's daughter Second Son: Imperial Prince Moroyasu (師泰親王; 1362–1423) Shino (真阿, 1374–1440) Mother unknown Imperial Prince Tsuneatsu (恒敦, d.
3. 1383: 1383 Milestone — He ruled from 1383 to October 21, 1392, becoming the last Emperor of the Southern Court.
4. 1392: 1392 Milestone — On October 15, 1392, at the insistence of the peace faction amongst his own courtiers, he applied to Ashikaga Yoshimitsu for peace; and he subsequently returned to the capital where he did hand over the Sacred Treasures to his Northern Court rival.
5. 1424 (1424-05-10): Passing & Historical Legacy — Emperor Go-Kameyama passed away on 1424-05-10, leaving an enduring historical legacy.
6. 1448: 1448 Milestone — 1448) Go-Kameyama acceded to the throne during the turbulent Nanboku-chō period during which rival claimants to the Chrysanthemum Throne gathered supporters around them in what were known as the Northern court and the Southern Court.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Emperor Go-Kameyama

True or False: “Did Go-Kameyama rule continuously from 1383 until his death in 1424?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): He ruled until October 21, 1392, when he abdicated; after that, he lived in seclusion.

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