Tennin (era) facts for kids
Tennin (天仁) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Kajō and before Ten'ei. This period started in August 1108 ended in July 1110. The reigning emperor was Toba-tennō (鳥羽天皇).
Events of the Tennin Era
- 1108 (Tennin 1): Minamoto no Tameyoshi became clan leader of the Seiwa Genji after the death of Minamoto no Yoshiie.
- 1108 (Tennin 1): Mount Asama erupts, causing widespread damage.
- 1109 (Tennin 2, in the 1st month): The emperor visited Iwashimizu Shrine and the Kamo Shrines.
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
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| Tennin | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| Gregorian | 1108 | 1109 | 1110 |
| Preceded by: Kashō |
Era or nengō: Tennin |
Succeeded by: Ten'ei |
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