Kōgon
Japanese Emperor during the Nanboku-chō period
Born
August 1st, 1313
711 years ago
Died
August 5th, 1364
660 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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Reigned as the emperor of Japan during the Nanboku-chō period, which was marked by political strife and conflict between rival factions. Ascended to the throne in 1331, his reign saw the rise of the Ashikaga clan. The era is characterized by a division of imperial authority and ongoing civil wars, known as the Northern and Southern Courts struggle. His reign was one of the dynastic shifts that marked the turbulent history of Japan.
Reigned during the Nanboku-chō period
Involved in the Northern and Southern Courts conflict
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