Chōgen
Japanese era from 1028 to 1037
Chōgen (長元) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Manju and before Chōryaku. This period started in 1028 and ended in April 1037.[1] The reigning emperors were Go-Ichijō-tennō (後一条天皇) and Go-Suzaku-tennō (後朱雀天皇).[2]
Events of the Chōgen era
change- 15 May 1036 (Chōgen 9, 17th day of the 4th month): In the 9th year of Go-Ichijō's reign, the emperor died;[3] and the succession (senso) was received by a his son.[4]
- 1036 (Chōgen 9, 7th month): Emperor Go-Suzaku's role as monarch was confirmed in ceremonies (sokui).[5]
References
change- ↑ Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Chōgen" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 118.
- ↑ Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). Annales des empereurs du Japon, pp. 156-159; Brown, Delmer et al. (1979). Gukanshō, pp. 307-310; Varley, H. Paul. (1980). Jinnō Shōtōki. p. 195-196.
- ↑ Imperial Household Agency (Kunaichō), 後一条天皇 (68); retrieved 2012-5-24.
- ↑ Brown, p. 310; 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 Kunaichō, Ceremony of Accession (Sokui-no-Rei); retrieved 2012-5-24.
- ↑ Titsingh, p. 160; Varley, p. 44.
Other websites
change- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Chōgen | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th | 9th | 10th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1028 | 1029 | 1030 | 1031 | 1032 | 1033 | 1034 | 1035 | 1036 | 1037 |
| Preceded by: Manju |
Era or nengō: Chōgen |
Succeeded by: Chōryaku |
