Emperor Go-En'yū of Japan
Emperor of Japan during the Ashikaga period
Born
Died
1393
633 years ago — 34 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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Born in 1359, ascended the throne in 1371 as the 98th emperor of Japan during the Ashikaga shogunate. His reign was marked by the continued influence of the shogunal government and the cultural developments of the period. The emperor remained a symbolic figure while real power was held by the shogunate. Go-En'yū played a role in the imperial court's dynamics and preservation of traditional Japanese culture during a time of political fragmentation. His reign lasted until 1382, after which he continued to be influential in the imperial succession.
Reign from 1371 to 1382
Maintaining the imperial court's traditions
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