Emperor Go-Nijō

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Go-Nijō Tennō
Given name: Kuniharu (邦治)
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Dates of reign: March 3, 1301September 10, 1308
Era name: Shōan, Kengen, Kagen, Tokuji
Era dates: 12991308
Posthumous name: Go-Nijō (後二条)
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Emperor Go-Nijō (後二条天皇 Go-Nijō Tennō) (March 9, 1285September 10, 1308) was the 94th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from March 3, 1301 until September 10, 1308. His personal name was Kuniharu (邦治).

[edit] Genealogy

Go-Nijō was the eldest son of the 91st Emperor Emperor Go-Uda. He belonged to the Daikakuji-tō branch of the Imperial Family.

[edit] Life

In 1286 he became a shinnō by Imperial Proclamation. In 1296, he became crown prince to the Jimyōin-tō Emperor Go-Fushimi, his second cousin.

On March 3, 1301, he became Emperor upon the abdication of Go-Fushimi. On September 10, 1308, he died of illness.

His father, the Emperor Go-Uda reigned as cloistered emperor during his reign.

The succession dispute between the Daikakuji and Jimyōin branches of the Imperial Family continued during his reign. His grandfather, the retired Emperor Emperor Kameyama was said to have acted through the Bakufu to ensure Go-Nijō's enthronement.

[edit] Eras of his reign

Preceded by
Emperor Go-Fushimi
Emperor of Japan
1301-1308
Succeeded by
Emperor Hanazono