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Chōgen (長元) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Manju and before Chōryaku. This period started in 1028 and ended in April 1037. The reigning emperors were Go-Ichijō-tennō (後一条天皇) and Go-Suzaku-tennō (後朱雀天皇).

Events of the Chōgen era

  • 15 May 1036 (Chōgen 9, 17th day of the 4th month): In the 9th year of Go-Ichijō's reign, the emperor died; and the succession (senso) was received by a his son.
  • National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
Chōgen 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037
Preceded by:
Manju
Era or nengō:
Chōgen
Succeeded by:
Chōryaku
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