Emperor Fushimi
92nd emperor of Japan (r. 1287-98)
- For the 124th emperor also known as Hirohito, see Hirohito
Emperor Fushimi (伏見天皇 Fushimi-tennō) (10 May 1265 – 8 October 1317) was the 92nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.[1] His reign started in 1287 and ended in 1298.[2]
| Fushimi | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of Japan | |
 Fushimi, Tenshi Sekkan Miei | |
| Reign | 1287–1298 |
| Predecessor | Go-Uda |
| Successor | Go-Fushimi |
| Born | May 10, 1265 |
| Died | October 8, 1317 (aged 52) |
| Burial | Fukakusa no kita no Misasagi (Kyoto) |
Traditional history
changeBefore he became the monarch, this prince's personal name (imina) was Hirohito-shinnō (熈仁親王).[3]
- Note: Although the Roman-alphabet spelling of the name of this 13th-century emperor is the same as the personal name of Emperor Shōwa, the kanji are different:
- Emperor Fushimi, formerly Prince Hirohito (熈仁)
- Emperor Shōwa, formerly Prince Hirohito (裕仁)
- Note: Although the Roman-alphabet spelling of the name of this 13th-century emperor is the same as the personal name of Emperor Shōwa, the kanji are different:
Prince Hirohito was the second son of Emperor Go-Fukakusa.[4]
Events of Fushimi's life
changeHirohito-shinnō was named Crown Prince. He became heir to Emperor Go-Uda.[4]
- 1287 (Kōan 10, 10th month): In the 13th year of Go-Uda-tennō 's reign, he abdicated. The succession (the senso) was received by his cousin.[3]
- 1288 (Kōan 11): Emperor Fushimi is said to have accepted the monarch's role and duties and powers (sokui).[3] This was confirmed in ceremonies.[5]
- 1289 (Shōō 2, 4th month): Fushimi adopted the son of his younger brother; and this new son was named Crown Prince and heir.[6]
- 19 April 1290 (Shōō 3, 9th day of the 3rd month): Assassins failed in an attempt to kill the emperor in his palace.[7]
- 1298 (Einin 6, 7th month): In the 11th year of Fushimi's reign, he abdicated. His heir became known as Emperor Go-Fushimi.[8]
- 1301 (Shōan 3, 1st month): In the 5th year of Go-Fushimi's reign, the adopted son of Fushimi was forced to abdicate.[9]
- 1308 (Tokuji 3, 8th month): In the 8th year of Emperor Go-Nijo's reign, the young ruler died at age of 24. Fushimi's grandson was named as Go-Nijo's successor. Go-Fushimi's son became known as Emperor Hanazono.[10]
- 1313 (Shōwa 2, 10th month): Retired Emperor Fushimi shaved his head and became a Buddhist monk.[11]
- 1317 (Bunpō 1, 9th month): Former-Emperor Fushimi died at age 53.[12]
After his death
changeAccording to the Imperial Household Agency, the mausoleum (misasagi) of Kammu is in Kyoto.[1] The emperor is traditionally venerated at a memorial Shinto shrine at Fukakusa no kita no misasagi (深草北陵) in Fushimi-ku in Kyoto.[13]
Eras of Fushimi's reign
changeThe years of Fushimi's reign are marked by more than one era name.[2]
Related pages
changeReferences
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Imperial Household Agency (Kunaichō), 伏見天皇 (92); retrieved 2011-10-20.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. pp. 269–274.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. p. 269.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric (2002). Japan Encyclopedia. Harvard University Press. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-674-01753-5.
- ↑ Varley, p. 44; a distinct act of senso is unrecognized prior to Emperor Tenji; and all sovereigns except Jitō, Yōzei, Go-Toba, and Fushimi have senso and sokui in the same year until the reign of Emperor Go-Murakami. Compare Imperial Household Agency (Kunaichō), Ceremony of Accession (Sokui-no-Rei); retrieved 2011-12-23.
- ↑ Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. p. 270.
- ↑ Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. pp. 271–272.
- ↑ Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. p. 274.
- ↑ Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. p. 275.
- ↑ Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. p. 278.
- ↑ Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. p. 279.
- ↑ Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. p. 281.
- ↑ Ponsonby-Fane, Richard. (1959). The Imperial House of Japan, p. 422.
Other websites
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| Preceded by Emperor Go-Uda |
Emperor of Japan: Fushimi 1287–1298 |
Succeeded by Emperor Go-Fushimi |