Historedia
Person

Emperor Kōmei

Events
4
Episodes
8
Years
1846–1867

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Emperor Kōmei, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Accession of Emperor Kōmei after the death of Emperor Ninkō

    1846

    Role: Successor

    1. 21 February 1846 · Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto, JapanDeath of Emperor Ninkō

      Emperor Ninkō died on 21 February 1846, ending his reign and triggering the succession of his son Prince Osahito.

    2. 10 March 1846 · Kyoto Imperial Palace, Kyoto, JapanAccession of Emperor Kōmei

      Prince Osahito was enthroned as Emperor Kōmei on 10 March 1846, becoming the 121st emperor of Japan.

  2. Mutsuhito becomes Crown Prince of Japan

    1860

    Role: Father

    1. 16 August 1860 · KyotoProclamation of Heir

      Sachinomiya was proclaimed prince of the blood and heir to the throne on 16 August 1860, marking his formal recognition as successor.

    2. 11 November 1860 · KyotoProclamation of Crown Prince

      Mutsuhito was formally proclaimed Crown Prince and given his adult name on 11 November 1860.

  3. USS Wyoming engages Chōshū vessels in the Shimonoseki Straits

    1863

    Role: Issuer of the order to expel foreigners (orders of March 11 and April 11, 1863; expulsion deadline of 25 June 1863; sources differ on which issuance dates apply)

    1. 16 July 1863 · Shimonoseki StraitsBattle of Shimonoseki Straits

      USS Wyoming engaged Chōshū Domain vessels in the Shimonoseki Straits on 16 July 1863, sinking two steamers before withdrawing.

  4. Death of Emperor Kōmei and accession of Emperor Meiji amid shogunal collapse

    1867

    Role: Deceased Emperor

    1. 30 January 1867 · Kyoto Imperial PalaceDeath of Emperor Kōmei

      Emperor Kōmei died suddenly on 30 January 1867 from smallpox complications, leaving his son to succeed him.

    2. 13 February 1867 · KyotoAccession of Emperor Meiji

      Mutsuhito ascended to the throne as Emperor Meiji following his father's death, with formal ceremonies in February 1867.

    3. 9 November 1867 · Japan (Ninomaru Palace, Nijō Castle, Kyoto, per source-63d84418a418a0e5:1605)Resignation of Tokugawa Yoshinobu

      Shogun Tokugawa Yoshinobu resigned his position in November 1867, returning governing power to the Emperor.

Sources

  1. Emperor Kōmei Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  2. Emperor Meiji Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  3. Shimonoseki campaign Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-22
  4. USS Wyoming (1859) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-05