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Accession of Emperor Meiji
- When
- 13 February 1867
- Where
- Kyoto
Mutsuhito ascended to the throne as Emperor Meiji following his father's death, with formal ceremonies in February 1867.
Mutsuhito, the son of Emperor Kōmei, became Emperor Meiji. He had continued his classical education prior to his ascension. A brief ceremony in Kyoto formally established his reign on 13 February 1867, marking the beginning of his rule which lasted until 1912.
Sources
- Emperor Meiji Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
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