Emperor Horikawa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Emperor of Japan | |||||
| Reign | January 3, 1087 – August 9, 1107 | ||||
| Coronation | January 16, 1087 | ||||
| Predecessor | Shirakawa | ||||
| Successor | Toba | ||||
| Born | August 8, 1079 | ||||
| Died | August 9, 1107 (aged 28) | ||||
| Burial | Nochi no Enkyō-ji no misasagi (後円教寺陵) (Kyoto) | ||||
| Spouse |
Tokushi
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| House | Yamato | ||||
| Father | Emperor Shirakawa | ||||
| Mother | Fujiwara no Kenshi | ||||
Emperor Horikawa (堀河天皇, Horikawa-tennō) was the 73rd emperor of Japan. He ruled from 1087 to 1107. His personal name was Taruhito-shinnō.
About Emperor Horikawa
Before he became emperor, his name was Taruhito-shinnō. He was also sometimes called Yoshihito-tennō.
Horikawa was the son of Emperor Shirakawa. His mother was Fujiwara no Kenshi. She was the adopted daughter of a powerful leader named Fujiwara Morozane.
His Family
Emperor Horikawa had several children. His main empress was Princess Tokushi.
He also had a consort named Fujiwara no Ishi. Their son, Imperial Prince Munehito, later became Emperor Toba.
Other children included:
- Imperial Princess Soshi
- Kangyō
- Imperial Prince Priest Saiun, who became a head priest
- Imperial Princess Kishi
- Imperial Princess Kaishi
His Time as Emperor
Horikawa became emperor on January 3, 1087. This happened after his father, Emperor Shirakawa, decided to step down.
Even though Horikawa was the emperor, his father, Emperor Shirakawa, still held a lot of power. This was known as "cloistered rule". It meant the retired emperor guided many decisions from behind the scenes.
Emperor Horikawa was very interested in learning, poetry, and music. He spent his reign focusing on these cultural activities.
When his consort, Fujiwara no Ishi, passed away in 1103, their son, Prince Munehito, was raised by his grandfather, the retired Emperor Shirakawa. This son later became Emperor Toba.
Emperor Horikawa died when he was 28 years old, on August 9, 1107. He is buried in a special memorial shrine in Kyoto.
Eras During His Reign
In Japan, time was divided into periods called nengō. Here are the eras during Emperor Horikawa's rule:
- Ōtoku (1084–1087)
- Kanji (1087–1094)
- Kahō (1094–1096)
- Eichō (1096–1097)
- Jōtoku (1097–1099)
- Kōwa (1099–1104)
- Chōji (1104–1106)
- Kajō (1106–1108)
See also
- Emperor of Japan
- List of Emperors of Japan
- Imperial cult
- Emperor Go-Horikawa
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| Preceded by Emperor Shirakawa |
Emperor of Japan: Horikawa 1087–1107 |
Succeeded by Emperor Toba |
