Kōwa (Heian period) facts for kids
Kowa (康和) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Jōtoku and before Chōji. This period started in August 1099 and ended in February 1104. The reigning emperor was Horikawa-tennō (堀河天皇).
Events of the Kōwa Era
- 1099 (Kōwa 1, 6th month): Fujiwara no Moromichi died at age 38; and Moromichi's son, Fujiwara no Tadazane took over his father's role in court.
- 1100 (Kōwa 2): Tadazane is given the office of Minister of the Right (udaijin).
- 1101 (Kōwa 3, 2nd month): Fujiwara no Morozane died at age 60.
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Kōwa | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
| Gregorian | 1099 | 1100 | 1101 | 1102 | 1103 | 1104 |
| Preceded by: Jōtoku |
Era or nengō: Kōwa |
Succeeded by: Chōji |
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