Hōji

Japanese era from February 1247 to March 1249

Hōji (宝治) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Kangen and before Kenchō. This period started in February 1247 and ended in March 1249.[1] The reigning emperor was Go-Fukakusa-tennō (後深草天皇,).[2]

Events of the Hōji era

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Gold coin minted during the Hōji era
  • 1247 (Hōji 1): The Hōji conflict; Hōjo family destroyed the Miura family; and in so doing, the clan consolidated its authority as regents.
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References

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  1. Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Hōji" in Japan encyclopedia, p. 339.
  2. Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). Annales des empereurs du Japon, pp. 248-255; Varley, H. Paul. (1980). Jinnō Shōtōki. p. 231-232.

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Hōji 1st 2nd 3rd
1247 1248 1249
Preceded by:
Ninji
Era or nengō:
Hōji
Succeeded by:
Kenchō