Kōryaku facts for kids
Kōryaku (康暦) was a Japanese era name (年号, nengō, lit. year name) of the Northern Court during the Nanboku-chō period after Eiwa and before Eitoku. This period started in March 1379 and ended in February 1381. The pretender in Kyoto was Emperor Go-En'yū (後円融天皇, Go-En'yū-tennō) Go-En'yū's Southern Court rival in Yoshino during this time was Emperor Chōkei (長慶天皇, Chōkei-tennō).
Events of the Kōryaku era
- 1379 (Kōryaku 2): Shiba Yoshimasa became Kanrei.
- 1380 (Kōryaku 3): Kusunoki Masanori rejoined Emperor Go-Kameyama.
- 26 July 1380 (Kōryaku 2, 24th day of the 6th month): Former pretender Emperor Kōmyō died at age 60.
Southern Court nengō
- Tenju, 1375–1381
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Kōryaku | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1379 | 1380 | 1381 |
| Preceded by: Eiwa |
Northern Court nengō: Kōryaku |
Succeeded by: Eitoku |
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