Shōryaku facts for kids
Shōryaku (正暦 ) was a Japanese era name (年号, , nengō,, lit. "year name") after Eiso and before Chōtoku. This period started in November 990 and ended in February 995. The reigning emperor was Ichijō-tennō (一条天皇 ).
Events of the Shōryaku era
- 1 March 991 (Shōryaku 2, on the 12th day of the 2nd month): The former Emperor En'yū died at age 33.
- 992 (Shōryaku 3): Kujō Kanetoshi built a new temple complex named Shoryaku-ji.
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Shōryaku | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 991 | 992 | 993 | 994 | 995 |
| Preceded by: Eiso |
Era or nengō: Shōryaku |
Succeeded by: Chōtoku |
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