Emperor Shijo

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Emperor Shijō (四条天皇 Shijō Tennō?) (March 17, 1231February 10, 1242) was the 87th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from October 26, 1232 to February 10, 1242. His personal name was Mitsuhito (秀仁?).

[edit] Genealogy

He was the first son of Emperor Go-Horikawa. He had no children, due to his youth at the time of his death.

[edit] Life

In 1232, he became emperor upon the abdication of Emperor Go-Horikawa

In 1242 he died of an accident.

The Emperor being very young, and the Retired Emperor Go-Horikawa dying just two years later, the actual governing was done by his maternal relatives Kujō Michiie and Saionji Kintsune.

[edit] Eras of his reign

Preceded by:
Emperor Go-Horikawa
Emperor of Japan
1232-1242
Succeeded by:
Emperor Go-Saga