Kōkō
Emperor of Japan during the Heian period
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Reigned as the 52nd emperor of Japan from 884 to 887 during the Heian period. This emperor was the first to ascend to the throne after the reign of the previous emperor, and his reign was marked by the continuation of imperial authority in a period characterized by strong influence from court nobles. Kōkō's reign, while brief, contributed to the stability of the imperial line and set the stage for later developments in Japanese governance and culture.
Ascended to the throne in 884
Reigned during a significant cultural period
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