Chōkyū facts for kids
Chōkyū (長久) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Chōryaku and before Kantoku. This period started in November 1040 and ended in November 1044. The reigning emperor was Go-Suzaku-tennō (後朱雀天皇).
Events of the Chōkyū era
- 1040 (Chōkyū 1, 1st day of the 1st month): a partial eclipse of the sun, predicted for midday, occurred in mid-afternoon, causing complaints about the astronomers' failure to be more accurate.
- 1040 (Chōkyū 1, 9th month): The Sacred Mirror was burned in a fire.
- 1041 (Chōkyū 2): The Sanjo Palace burned; and it was reconstructed.
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Chōkyū | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1040 | 1041 | 1042 | 1043 | 1044 |
| Preceded by: Chōryaku |
Era or nengō: Chōkyū |
Succeeded by: Kantoku |
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