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Emperor Momozono

Emperor of Japan

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Emperor Momozono , personal name Tōhito, 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 shōgun, who held de facto power in the country.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kyoto wd
Died
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Place of death
Kyoto wd
Citizenship
Tokugawa shogunate, Japan wd
Occupation
sovereign wd
Spouse
Ichijō Tomiko wd

Positions held wd

  • Emperor of Japan (9 June 1747 – 31 August 1762)

Questions

When was Emperor Momozono born?
Emperor Momozono was born on 14 April 1741 in Kyoto.
What positions has Emperor Momozono held?
Positions held by Emperor Momozono include: Emperor of Japan (1747–1762).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Emperor Momozono · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q313864 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Emperor Momozono.jpg by Hiramatsu Tokiyuki (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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"Emperor Momozono". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-momozono. Retrieved 7 November 2026.

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