Emperor Go-Fushimi of Japan
Japanese Emperor during the Kamakura period
Born
April 5th, 1288
737 years ago
Died
1336
689 years ago — 48 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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Born in 1288, succeeded in 1298, and reigned until 1301. Presided over a turbulent era characterized by conflicts between the imperial court and the shogunate. Faced challenges from rival factions within the imperial family, particularly the Ashikaga clan. Notably, took residence in Yoshino, where a rival court was established. Oversaw the continued division of imperial authority, strongly influencing the Jōkyū War. Abdicated in 1301, later became a monk, changing his name to Kōkō.
Abdicated the throne in 1301
Established the rival Yoshino court
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