Emperor Shijo of Japan
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Emperor Shijō (四条天皇) (March 17, 1231 - February 10, 1242) was the 87th imperial ruler of Japan. He reigned from October 26, 1232 to February 10, 1242. His personal name was Mitsuhito (秀仁).
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Genealogy
He was the first son of Emperor Go-Horikawa. He had no children, due to his youth at the time of his death.
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Life
In 1232, he became Emperor upon the abdication of Emperor Go-Horikawa
In 1242 he died of an accident.
The Emperor being very young, and the Retired Emperor Go-Horikawa dying just two years later, the actual governing was done by his maternal relatives Kujō Michiie and Saionji Kintsune.
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Eras of his reign
| Preceded by: Go-Horikawa | Emperor of Japan 1232-1242 | Succeeded by: Go-Saga |
