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Abdication of Ōgimachi

When
December 17, 1586
Where
Japan
Part of
End of Emperor Ōgimachi's reign and ascension of Go-Yōzei

Ōgimachi abdicated on December 17, 1586, in favor of his grandson, Prince Katahito.

Emperor Ōgimachi ended his reign on December 17, 1586, abdicating in favor of his grandson, Imperial Prince Katahito. Ōgimachi subsequently retired to the Sentō Palace, concluding his rule as the 106th emperor of Japan.

Sources

  1. Emperor Ōgimachi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09

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