• Science • People
Non User
 • Locations • Timeline
Index: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Home > Emperor Momozono of Japan

Emperor Momozono (桃園天皇) (April 14, 1741 - August 31, 1762) was the 116th imperial ruler of Japan. He ruled from June 9, 1747 until his death. His personal name was Toohito (遐仁) and his title was originally Yaho-no-miya (八穂宮) and later Sachi-no-miya (茶地宮)

1 Geneology

Momozono was the firstborn son of Emperor Sakuramachi. He had two children.

By court lady Ichijo Tomiko (?, 一条富子):

2 Life

In 1747, he was invested as Crown Prince. Later the same year, he became Emperor upon his father, Emperor Sakuramachi's abdication.

During his reign, in 1758, the Horeki Scandal occurred, a large number of the young court nobility were punished by the Bakufu for advocating the restoration of Imperial Rule.

In 1762, he died at the age of 22.

3 Eras of his reign


Preceded by:
Sakuramachi 		Emperor of Japan Succeeded by:
Go-Sakuramachi


Momozono of Japan, Emperor Momozono of Japan, Emperor Japanese emperors

Read more »

Topics: Emperor Momozono Of Japan, Geneology, Life, Eras Of His Reign...

Emperor of JapanThe Emperor of Japan (, tenno is Japan's titular head of state and the head of the Japanese imperial family. From the dawn of history until the mid-twentieth century the role of the Emperor has alternated between that of a high-rank cleric with largely syEmperorAn emperor is a monarch and sovereign ruler of an empire or any other imperial realm. Emperors are generally recognised to be above kings in honour. They may obtain their position hereditarily, or by force, such as a coup d'etat. Derivation of Emperor TheEmperor Shomu of JapanEmperor Shomu ( 701- 756) was the 45th imperial ruler of Japan. He was the son of Mommu and Fujiwara no Miyako, a daughter of Fujiwara no Fuhito. Shomu's aunt, the previous empress, Gensho, gave him the throne when she abdicated in 724. In, 749, Shomu him
Emperor Kammu of JapanEmperor Kammu ( 737- 806) was the 50th imperial ruler of Japan. During his reign ( 781- 806) the capital of Japan was moved from Heijo, in Nara, first to Nagaoka, and then to Heian. This marks the beginning of the Heian era in Japanese history. He was anEmperor Jimmu of JapanEmperor Jimmu (; Jimmu Tenno given name: Kamuyamato Iwarebiko) was the mythical founder of Japan and is regarded as a direct descendant of the Shinto deity Amaterasu. The goddess reportedly had a son called Ame no Oshihomimi no Mikoto and through him a grEmperor Kimmei of JapanEmperor Kimmei ( 509- 571) was the 29th imperial ruler of Japan and the first to whom contemporary historiography assigns clear dates. He ruled from 539 to 571. His rule marked the beginning of the Asuka period of Yamato Japan. Japanese emperors.
Emperor Bidatsu of JapanEmperor Yomei of JapanEmperor Sushun of Japan
Emperor Kotoku of JapanEmperor Tenji of JapanEmperor Kobun of Japan
Emperor Temmu of JapanEmperor Mommu of JapanEmperor Junnin of Japan
Non User