Emperor Go-Momozono

Quick Facts: Who was Emperor Go-Momozono?

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Emperor Go-Momozono

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The 118th Emperor of Japan during the Edo period, reigning from 1771 to 1779.

Born:

1758-08-05

Died:

1779-12-16

Century / Era:

1758s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Emperor Go-Momozono (Japanese: 後桃園天皇, Hepburn: Go-Momozono-tennō; 5 August 1758 – 16 December 1779), personal name Hidehito, was the 118th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He was named after his father Emperor Momozono. The wording of go- (後) in the name translates as "later", so he has also been referred to as "Later Emperor Momozono", "Momozono, the second", or "Momozono II". Go-Momozono became Emperor in 1771, during the Edo period, and died eight years into his reign in 1779. Events during his reign were confined to a series of natural calamities that occurred in 1772, aside from that the political situation with the Shōgun was quiet.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Things came to a head towards the end of Go-Momozono's life in the form of a succession issue as the Emperor had no eligible successor. As a result, he hastily adopted a son on his deathbed who later became the next Emperor. He was the son of Emperor Momozono with a lady-in-waiting. Before becoming emperor, he was known as Imperial Prince Hidehito (英仁親王). Consort and issue(s): Empress (Nyogo): Konoe Koreko (近衛 維子, 26 January 1760 – 6 November 1783), later Seikamō-in (盛化門院), daughter of Konoe Uchisaki (近衛内前) First Daughter: Imperial Princess Yoshiko (欣子内親王, 11 March 1779 – 11 August 1846), married to Emperor Kōkaku Adopted children: Adopted Son: Imperial Prince Kanehito(兼仁親王, 23 September 1771 – 11 December 1840), later Emperor Kōkaku Before Go-Momozono's accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name (imina) was Hidehito (英仁) or Hanahito.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Prince Hidehito was born on August 5, 1758, and was the firstborn son of Emperor Momozono. After his father died in 1762, the title of Emperor went to his aunt who became known as Empress Go-Sakuramachi. Hidehito was deemed too young to become Emperor at the time but was named Crown Prince and heir 5 years later. Empress Go-Sakuramachi abdicated in favor of her nephew on January 9, 1771, and Prince Hidehito became Emperor immediately. Little more than a year had passed into Go-Momozono's reign before Japan was hit with "The Great Meiwa Fire".

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1758 (1758-08-05): Birth of Emperor Go-Momozono — The 118th Emperor of Japan during the Edo period, reigning from 1771 to 1779.
2. 1760: 1760 Milestone — Consort and issue(s): Empress (Nyogo): Konoe Koreko (近衛 維子, 26 January 1760 – 6 November 1783), later Seikamō-in (盛化門院), daughter of Konoe Uchisaki (近衛内前) First Daughter: Imperial Princess Yoshiko (欣子内親王, 11 March 1779 – 11 August 1846), married to Emperor Kōkaku Adopted children: Adopted Son: Imperial Prince Kanehito(兼仁親王, 23 September 1771 – 11 December 1840), later Emperor Kōkaku Before Go-Momozono's accession to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name (imina) was Hidehito (英仁) or Hanahito.
3. 1762: 1762 Milestone — After his father died in 1762, the title of Emperor went to his aunt who became known as Empress Go-Sakuramachi.
4. 1771: 1771 Milestone — Go-Momozono became Emperor in 1771, during the Edo period, and died eight years into his reign in 1779.
5. 1772: 1772 Milestone — Events during his reign were confined to a series of natural calamities that occurred in 1772, aside from that the political situation with the Shōgun was quiet.
6. 1779 (1779-12-16): Passing & Historical Legacy — Emperor Go-Momozono passed away on 1779-12-16, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Emperor Go-Momozono

True or False: “Emperor Go-Momozono's reign was marked by political upheaval and military conflict with the Shogunate.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The Wikipedia extract notes that during his reign, the political situation with the Shōgun was described as quiet.

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