Jingo-keiun facts for kids

Jingo-keiun (神護景雲) was a Japanese era name (called nengō) that came after Tenpyō-jingo and before Hōki. This period lasted from August 767 to October 770. The ruler during this time was Empress Shōtoku (error: {{nihongo}}: Japanese or romaji text required (help)). She was the same woman who had ruled before as Empress Kōken.

Important Events of the Jingo-keiun Era

• August 28, 770 (Jingo-keiun 4, 4th day of the 8th month): Empress Shōtoku died in the fifth year of her reign. Before she passed away, she chose Prince Shirakabe to be her heir. Prince Shirakabe then took on the role of the new ruler. He became known as Emperor Kōnin. His new position was officially confirmed in special ceremonies.

The Jingō-kaihō was a type of copper coin. These coins were made and used from 765 to 796. Each coin was about 23 millimeters wide and weighed between 3.4 and 4.5 grams.

Related Information

• Nara period

• You can learn more about the Japanese calendar from the National Diet Library here: The Japanese Calendar

See also

In Spanish: Jingo-keiun para niños