Kōei (era) facts for kids

Kōei (pronounced "Koh-ay") was a special time period in Japanese history, lasting from April 1342 to October 1345. During this time, Japan was divided into two rival courts: the Northern Court and the Southern Court. This period is known as the Nanboku-chō period, which means "Southern and Northern Courts period."

The Northern Court was based in Kyoto, and its emperor was Emperor Kōmyō. Meanwhile, the Southern Court was in Yoshino, and its emperor was Emperor Go-Murakami. Kōei was the era name for the Northern Court, coming after an era called Ryakuō and before an era called Jōwa.

What Happened During the Kōei Era?

During the Kōei era, several important events took place:

• 1342 (Kōei 1, 2nd month): A powerful leader named Minamoto no Nagamichi was removed from his important job as Prime Minister. The Prime Minister (called daijō daijin) was the highest government official in Japan.
• 1342 (Kōei 1, 12th month): The mother of Ashikaga Takauji passed away. Ashikaga Takauji was a very important military leader who founded the Muromachi period government, known as the Ashikaga shogunate.
• 1343 (Kōei 2, 4th month): Nijō Yoshimoto became the Minister of the Right (called udaijin). This was another high-ranking government position. Nijō Yoshimoto was also famous for writing a historical story called Masukagami.
• 1344 (Kōei 3, 1st month): Shogun Takauji, the military ruler of Japan, visited and offered prayers at a famous shrine called Iwashimizu Hachiman-gū.

Related pages

• Muromachi period

See also

In Spanish: Kōei para niños