Eiji (era) facts for kids
Eiji (永治) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Hōen and before Kōji. This period started in July 1141 and ended in April 1142. During this time, the emperors were Sutoku-tennō (崇徳天皇) and Konoe-tennō (近衛天皇).
Events of the Eiji Era
- 1141 (Eiji 1, 3rd month): Former Emperor Toba became a Buddhist monk at age of 27.
- 5 January 1132 (Eiji 1, 7th day of the 12th month): In the 18th year of Sutoku's reign, the emperor abdicated. The succession (senso) was received by a younger brother. Soon after, Emperor Konoe accepted the monarch's role and duties and powers (sokui). This was confirmed in ceremonies.
Related pages
Reverences
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Eiji | 1st | 2nd |
| Gregorian | 1141 | 1142 |
| Preceded by: Hōen' |
Era or nengō: Eiji |
Succeeded by: Kōji |
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