Emperor Momozono of Japan

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Emperor Momozono (April 14, 1741 - August 31, 1762) was the 116th Emperor of Japan of Japan. He ruled from June 9, 1747 until his death. His personal name was Toohito and his title was originally Yaho-no-miya and later Sachi-no-miya

Geneology

Momozono was the firstborn son of Emperor Sakuramachi of Japan. His mother was Lady-in-waiting Sadako (?,) (Empress Dowager Kaimei,) Court lady Ichij Tomiko (?,): First son: Prince Hidehito (Emperor Go-Momozono of Japan) Second son: Imperial Prince Fushimi-no-miya Saduyuki

Life

In 1747, he was invested as Crown Prince. Later the same year, he became Emperor upon his father, Emperor Emperor Sakuramachi of Japans abdication. During his reign, in 1758, the Hreki Scandal occurred, a large number of the young court nobility were punished by the Shogunate for advocating the restoration of Imperial Rule. In 1762, he died at the age of 22.

Japanese era name of his reign

Enkyo Kanen Horeki Preceded by: Emperor Sakuramachi of Japan List of Emperors of Japan Succeeded by: Empress Go-Sakuramachi of Japan