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Eikyō (永享) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year" name) after Shocho and before Kakitsu. This period started in September 1429 and ended in February 1441. During this time, the emperor was Go-Hanazono-tennō (後花園天皇).

Events of the Eikyō era

Emperor Go-Komatsu
In the 5th year of Eikyō, Emperor Go-Komatsu died
  • 14 April 1429 (Eikyō 1, 9th day of the 3rd month): The name of Ashikaga Yoshinobu was changed to Yoshinori.
  • 1429: Yoshinori appointed shogun.
  • 1433 (Eikyō 5, 10th month): Former-Emperor Go-Komatsu died.
  • 1438 (Eikyō 10): Revolt against the shogunate led by Ashikaga no Mochiuji.

Related pages

  • National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
Eikyō 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 13th
1429 1430 1431 1432 1433 1434 1435 1436 1437 1438 1439 1440 1441
Preceded by:
Shōchō
Era or nengō:
Eikyō
Succeeded by:
Kakitsu
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