Kōgen
Japanese era from October 1256 to March 1257
Kōgen (康元) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Kenchō and before Shōka. This period started in October 1256 and ended in March 1257.[1] The reigning emperor was Go-Fukakusa-tennō (後深草天皇).[2]
Events of the Kōgen era change
- 1 September 1256 (Kōgen 1, 11th day of the 8th month): Kujō Yoritsune, also known as Fujiwara Yoritsune, died at the age of 39 years.[3]
- 14 October 1256 (Kōgen 1, 24th day of the 9th month): Yoritsune's son and successor as Kamakura shogun, Kujō Yoritsugu, also known as Fujiwara Yoritsugu, died at the age of 18 years.[3]
Related pages change
References change
- ↑ Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Kōgen" in Japan encyclopedia, p. 542.
- ↑ Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). Annales des empereurs du Japon, pp. 248-253; Varley, H. Paul. (1980). Jinnō Shōtōki. p. 231-232.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Titsingh, p. 252.
Other websites change
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Kōgen | 1st | 2nd |
|---|---|---|
| 1256 | 1257 |
| Preceded by: Kenchō |
Era or nengō: Kōgen |
Succeeded by: Shōka |
