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Emperor Shirakawa


 

Emperor Shirakawa (???? Shirakawa Tenn?) (July 7, 1053 - July 24, 1129) was the 72nd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from January 18, 1073 to January 5, 1087. His personal name was Sadahito. (??). He was the first emperor to ostensibly retire to a monastery, but in fact continue to exert considerable influence over his successor. This process would become known as cloistered rule.

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July 7 - 1053 - July 24 - 1129 - Imperial ruler - Japan - January 18 - 1073 - January 5 - 1087 - Cloistered rule

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Introduction
Genealogy
Consorts and Empresses
Life
Names
Eras of his reign

 

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