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End of Emperor Ōgimachi's reign and ascension of Go-Yōzei

When
1586
Where
Japan
Episodes
2

Emperor Ōgimachi abdicated on December 17, 1586, in favor of his grandson, Imperial Prince Katahito, who ascended as Emperor Go-Yōzei. This transition marked the end of Ōgimachi's reign and the beginning of Go-Yōzei's rule during the Azuchi–Momoyama period.

Episodes

  1. 1586 · JapanAscension of Go-Yōzei

    Prince Katahito ascended the throne as Emperor Go-Yōzei in 1586.

  2. December 17, 1586 · JapanAbdication of Ōgimachi

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

Background and detail

Succession. In 1586, Ōgimachi abdicated in favor of his grandson, Imperial Prince Katahito, who became Emperor Go-Yōzei. Ōgimachi retired to the Sentō Palace. Go-Yōzei, the 107th emperor, began his reign in 1586, spanning until his abdication in 1611.

People involved

Sources

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

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