Episode 2 of 2

Accession to the Throne

When
9 June 1747
Where
Japan
Part of
Accession of Emperor Momozono

Tōhito became Emperor Momozono on 9 June 1747 after his father Sakuramachi abdicated in his favor.

On 9 June 1747, Prince Tōhito acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne. His father, Emperor Sakuramachi, abdicated in his favor, transferring the imperial authority to the new emperor.

Sources

  1. Emperor Momozono Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-25

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