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Emperor Sakuramachi

Japanese emperor

Died when: 30 years 109 days (363 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Emperor Sakuramachi

Emperor Sakuramachi (????, Sakuramachi-tenno, 8 February 1720 – 28 May 1750) was the 115th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Sakuramachi's birth name was Teruhito before he became enthroned as Emperor in 1735, a reign that would last until 1747 with his retirement.

As with previous Emperors during the Edo period, the Tokugawa shogunate had control over Japan.The Emperor's role was a religious figure who performed limited duties.

This changed when Sakuramachi was granted permission from the Shogun to restore some Imperial rites.Ceremonies such as the Harvest Festival that had previously been absent for over 250 years were now allowed.

Sakuramachi had one wife and a concubine with whom he fathered 4 children.His first son would go on to become Emperor Momozono, while his second daughter would later be Empress Go-Sakuramachi.

Sakuramachi died on 28 May 1750, which was almost three years after his abdication.


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