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Emperor Go-Shirakawa

77th emperor of Japan (1155–58)

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Emperor Go-Shirakawa was the 77th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His de jure reign spanned the years from 1155 through 1158, though arguably he effectively maintained imperial power for almost thirty-seven years through the insei system – scholars differ as to whether his rule can be truly considered part of the insei system, given that the Hōgen Rebellion undermined the imperial position. However, it is broadly acknowledged that by politically outmaneuvering his opponents, he attained greater influence and power than the diminished authority of the emperor's position during this period would otherwise allow.

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Born
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Place of birth
Kyoto wd
Died
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Place of death
Kyoto wd
Citizenship
Japan wd
Occupation
emperor wd
Spouse
Fujiwara no Kinshi, Taira no Shigeko, Fujiwara no Seishi wd

Positions held wd

  • Emperor of Japan (23 August 1155 – 5 September 1158)

Questions

When was Emperor Go-Shirakawa born?
Emperor Go-Shirakawa was born on 18 October 1127 in Kyoto.
What positions has Emperor Go-Shirakawa held?
Positions held by Emperor Go-Shirakawa include: Emperor of Japan (1155–1158).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Emperor Go-Shirakawa · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q317984 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Emperor Goshirakawa.jpg (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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