Emperor Go-Ichijō

Emperor Go-Ichijō (後一条天皇 Go-Ichijō Tennō) (October 12, 1008 – May 15, 1036) was the 68th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from 1016 to 1036. His personal name was Atsuhira (敦成).

Genealogy

He was the second son of Emperor Ichijō. His mother was a daughter of Fujiwara no Michinaga.

• 1026-1105 Imperial Princess Akiko (章子内親王), Empress (chūgū) to Emperor Go-Reizei
• 1029-1093 Imperial Princess Kaoruko (馨子内親王), Empress (chūgū) to Emperor Go-Sanjō

Consorts and Empresses

Tomb of Emperor Go-Ichijō and one of his daughters, Kyoto

• 999-1036 Empress (chūgū): Fujiwara no Ishi (藤原威子), third daughter of Fujiwara no Michinaga

Life

Because he became emperor at the age of 8, upon the abdication of his first cousin once removed Emperor Sanjō, Fujiwara no Michinaga actually ruled as sesshō (regent).

Eras of his reign

• Chōwa
• Kannin
• Jian
• Manju
• Chōgen