Kantoku facts for kids
Kantoku (寛徳) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Chōkyū and before Eishō. This period started in November 1044 and ended in April 1046. The reigning emperors were Go-Suzaku-tennō (後朱雀天皇) and Go-Reizei-tennō (後冷泉天皇).
Events of the Kantoku era
- 1045 (Kantoku 2, 16th day of the 1st month): Emperor Go-Suzaku abdicated; and his eldest son received the succession (senso) on the same day. Soon after, Emperor Go-Reizei 's role as monarch is confirmed by ceremonies (sokui).
- 1045 (Kantoku 2, 18th day in the 1st month): Go-Suzaku died at the age of 37.
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Kantoku | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1044 | 1045 | 1046 |
| Preceded by: Chōkyū |
Era or nengō: Kantoku |
Succeeded by: Eishō |
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