Entoku facts for kids
Entoku (延徳 ) was a Japanese era name (年号, , nengō,, lit. "year name") after Chōkyō and before Meio. This period started in August 1489 and ended in July 1492. During this time, the emperor was Go-Tsuchimikado-tennō (後土御門天皇 ).
Events of the Entoku era
- 26 April 1489 (Entoku 1, 26th day of the 3rd month): The Shogun, Ashikaga Yoshihisa died at age 25. He was killed in battle in Ōmi Province.
- 27 January 1490 (Entoku 2, 7th day of the 1st month): The former-Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa died at age 56.
- 1490 (Entoku 2, 7th month): Ashikaga Yoshitane became shogun at age 25.
Jonen-ji, a Buddhist temple near Edo, was founded in the Entoku era.
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Entoku | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1489 | 1490 | 1491 | 1492 |
| Preceded by: Chōkyō |
Era or nengō: Entoku |
Succeeded by: Meiō |
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