Emperor Go-Nara

Quick Facts: Who was Emperor Go-Nara?

Subject:

Emperor Go-Nara

Known for:

The 105th Emperor of Japan who reigned during the tumultuous Sengoku period.

Born:

1497-01-26

Died:

1557-09-27

Century / Era:

1497s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Emperor Go-Nara (後奈良天皇, Go-Nara-tennō; January 26, 1495 – September 27, 1557) was the 105th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from June 9, 1526, until his death in 1557, during the Sengoku period of the Muromachi Bakufu. His personal name was Tomohito (知仁). He was the second son of Emperor Go-Kashiwabara. His mother was Fujiwara Fujiko (藤原藤子) Nyōin: Madenokōji (Fujiwara) Eiko (万里小路栄子; 1499–1522), Madenokōji Katafusa's daughter First daughter: (1514–1515) First son: Imperial Prince Michihito (方仁親王) later Emperor Ōgimachi Second daughter: Princess Eiju (1519–1535; 永寿女王) Second Son: (1521–1530) Lady-in-waiting: Takakura (Fujiwara) Kazuko?

Career & Major Achievements

(高倉（藤原）量子), Tachibana Yukio's daughter Fifth daughter: Princess Fukō? (d.1579; 普光女王) Lady-in-waiting: Hirohashi (Fujiwara) Kuniko? (広橋(藤原)国子), Hirohashi Kanehide's daughter Seventh daughter: Princess Seishū (1552–1623; 聖秀女王) Naishi: Fujiwara (Hino) Tomoko, Minase Hidekane's daughter Court lady: Iyo-no-Tsubone (伊予局), Mibu Harutomi's Daughter Third son: kakujyo (1521–1574; 覚恕) Court lady: Daughter of Jimyoin Motoharu Princess (Twins, 1520) Princess (Twins, 1520) Court lady: Daughter of Imperial Prince Tokiwai Tsunenao Daiei 6, in the 4th month (June 9, 1526): Go-Nara was proclaimed emperor upon the death of his father, Emperor Go-Kashiwabara. He began his reign at age 31. Daiei 6, 7th month (1526): An army from Awa Province marched towards Miyako.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Hosokawa Takakuni attacked these forces at the Katsura River, but his forces were unsuccessful. Hosokawa Takakage came to the aid of Takakuni, and their combined forces were successful in stopping the advancing army. Daiei 6, 12th month (1526): Shōgun Ashikaga Yoshiharu invited archers from neighboring provinces to come to the capital for an archery contest. Kyōroku gannen or Kyōroku 1 (1528): Former Kampuku Konoe Tanye became Sadaijin. The former Nadaijin Minamoto-no Mitsukoto became Udaijin.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1495: 1495 Milestone — Emperor Go-Nara (後奈良天皇, Go-Nara-tennō; January 26, 1495 – September 27, 1557) was the 105th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
2. 1497 (1497-01-26): Birth of Emperor Go-Nara — The 105th Emperor of Japan who reigned during the tumultuous Sengoku period.
3. 1499: 1499 Milestone — His mother was Fujiwara Fujiko (藤原藤子) Nyōin: Madenokōji (Fujiwara) Eiko (万里小路栄子; 1499–1522), Madenokōji Katafusa's daughter First daughter: (1514–1515) First son: Imperial Prince Michihito (方仁親王) later Emperor Ōgimachi Second daughter: Princess Eiju (1519–1535; 永寿女王) Second Son: (1521–1530) Lady-in-waiting: Takakura (Fujiwara) Kazuko?
4. 1526: 1526 Milestone — He reigned from June 9, 1526, until his death in 1557, during the Sengoku period of the Muromachi Bakufu.
5. 1528: 1528 Milestone — Kyōroku gannen or Kyōroku 1 (1528): Former Kampuku Konoe Tanye became Sadaijin.
6. 1552: 1552 Milestone — (広橋(藤原)国子), Hirohashi Kanehide's daughter Seventh daughter: Princess Seishū (1552–1623; 聖秀女王) Naishi: Fujiwara (Hino) Tomoko, Minase Hidekane's daughter Court lady: Iyo-no-Tsubone (伊予局), Mibu Harutomi's Daughter Third son: kakujyo (1521–1574; 覚恕) Court lady: Daughter of Jimyoin Motoharu Princess (Twins, 1520) Princess (Twins, 1520) Court lady: Daughter of Imperial Prince Tokiwai Tsunenao Daiei 6, in the 4th month (June 9, 1526): Go-Nara was proclaimed emperor upon the death of his father, Emperor Go-Kashiwabara.
7. 1557 (1557-09-27): Passing & Historical Legacy — Emperor Go-Nara passed away on 1557-09-27, leaving an enduring historical legacy.
8. 1579: 1579 Milestone — 1579; 普光女王) Lady-in-waiting: Hirohashi (Fujiwara) Kuniko?

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Emperor Go-Nara

True or False: “Did Emperor Go-Nara's reign see the introduction of European firearms to Japan?”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): Yes, Portuguese ships drifted ashore at Tanegashima in 1543, introducing European guns into Japan.

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