# Emperor Go-Kōgon

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Emperor Go-Kōgon  was the 4th of the Emperors of Northern Court during the Period of the Northern and Southern Courts. According to pre-Meiji scholars, his reign spanned the years from 1352 through 1371.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 23 March 1338 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q555465#P569))
- **Died:** 12 March 1374 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q555465#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q555465#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q555465#P106))
- **Spouse:** Fujiwara no Nakako ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q555465#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (25 September 1352 – 9 April 1371) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q555465#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Go-Kōgon born?**  
Emperor Go-Kōgon was born on 23 March 1338.

**What positions has Emperor Go-Kōgon held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Go-Kōgon include: Emperor of Japan (1352–1371).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Go-Kōgon](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Go-K%C5%8Dgon) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q555465](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q555465) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Go-Kōgon.jpg by Unknown (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Go-K%C5%8Dgon.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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