Emperor Momozono, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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emperor of Japan
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Place of Birth: Kyoto, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan
About Emperor Momozono
- Emperor Momozono (????, Momozono-tenno, 14 April 1741 – 31 August 1762) was the 116th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
- Momozono's reign spanned the years from 1747 until his death in 1762.
- Momozono's reign was mostly quiet, with only one incident occurring that involved a small number of Kuge who advocated for the restoration of direct Imperial rule.
- These Kuge were punished by the shogun, who held de facto power in the country.
- Momozono fathered two sons with his one and only lady in waiting, but he died at a young age in 1762.
- The line of succession fell to Momozono's sister, Princess Toshiko, who became Empress Go-Sakuramachi.
- Due to the young age of Momozono's sons, she also became empress regent to the future Emperor Go-Momozono until he became of age to rule.
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