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Death of Emperor Ninkō
- When
- 21 February 1846
- Where
- Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto, Japan
Emperor Ninkō died on 21 February 1846, ending his reign and triggering the succession of his son Prince Osahito.
Ninkō, the 120th emperor, died on 21 February 1846. He was enshrined in the Imperial mausoleum at Sennyū-ji in Kyoto. His reign had seen the deterioration of shogunal power. His death directly led to the accession of his fourth son, Prince Osahito, as the next emperor.
Sources
- Emperor Ninkō Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-09
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