Ōtoku facts for kids
Ōtoku (応徳) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Eihō and before Kanji. This period spanned the years from February 1084 through April 1087. The reigning emperor was Emperor Shirakawa-tennō (白河天皇).
Events of the Ōtoku Era
- 1084 (Ōtoku 1, 9th month): The emperor's principal consort, died; and Shirakawa's grief overwhelmed him.
- 1084 (Ōtoku 3, 9th month): Shirakawa announced his intention to abdicate in favor of his son.
- 3 January 1084 (Ōtoku 3, 26th day of the 11th month): Shirakawa abdicated, and he took the title Daijō-tennō. The succession (senso) was received by a his son. Soon after, Emperor Horikawa accepted the monarch's role and duties and powers (sokui). This was confirmed in ceremonies.
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Ōtoku | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
| Gregorian | 1084 | 1085 | 1086 | 1087 |
| Preceded by: Eihō |
Era or nengō: Ōtoku |
Succeeded by: Kanji |
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