Emperor Go-Reizei

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Emperor Go-Reizei (後冷泉天皇 Go-Reizei Tennō) (August 28, 1025May 22, 1068) was the 70th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 1045 to 1068. His name was Chikahito (親仁).

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Genealogy

He was the eldest son of Emperor Go-Suzaku. His mother was Fujiwara no Kishi (藤原嬉子), daughter of Fujiwara no Michinaga. He had no surviving children.

Life

Because he had no children, after his death, his half-brother succeeded as Emperor Go-Sanjō, despite the fact that the latter's mother was not of Fujiwara descent.

Consorts and Empresses

  • 1026-1105 Empress (chūgū): Imperial Princess Akiko? (章子内親王), first daughter of Emperor Go-Ichijō, thus his first cousin
  • 1036-1127 Empress (kōgō): Fujiwara no Hiroko? (藤原寛子) - eldest daughter of Fujiwara no Yorimichi (藤原頼通)
  • 1021-1102 Empress (kōgō): Fujiwara no Kanko? (藤原歓子) - second daughter of Fujiwara no Norimichi (藤原教通)

Eras of his reign

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