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
Reign1287–1298
PredecessorGo-Uda
SuccessorGo-Fushimi
BornMay 10, 1265
DiedOctober 8, 1317 (aged 52)
Burial
Fukakusa no kita no Misasagi (Kyoto)

Traditional history change

Before 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)

Prince Hirohito was the second son of Emperor Go-Fukakusa.[4]

Events of Fushimi's life change

Hirohito-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 change

According 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 change

The years of Fushimi's reign are marked by more than one era name.[2]

Related pages change

References change

 
The chrysanthemum symbol of the Japanese emperor and his family.
  1. 1.0 1.1 Imperial Household Agency (Kunaichō), 伏見天皇 (92); retrieved 2011-10-20.
  2. 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. 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. 4.0 4.1 Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric (2002). Japan Encyclopedia. Harvard University Press. p. 224. ISBN 978-0-674-01753-5.
  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.
  6. Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. p. 270.
  7. Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. pp. 271–272.
  8. Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. p. 274.
  9. Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. p. 275.
  10. Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. p. 278.
  11. Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. p. 279.
  12. Klaproth, Julius von (1834). Nipon o dai itsi ran: ou Annales des empereurs du Japon. Oriental Translation Fund. p. 281.
  13. Ponsonby-Fane, Richard. (1959). The Imperial House of Japan, p. 422.

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Preceded by
Emperor Go-Uda
Emperor of Japan:
Fushimi

1287–1298
Succeeded by
Emperor Go-Fushimi