Genki facts for kids
Genki (元亀) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. 'year" name) after Eiroku and before Tenshō. This period started in April 1570 and ended in July 1573. During this time, the emperor was Ōgimachi-tennō (正親町天皇).
Events of the Genki era
- 1570 (Genki 1, 6th month): At the Battle of Anegawa, the forces of Oda Nobunaga and Tokugawa Ieyasu won a victory.
- 1571 (Genki 2, 9th month): Nobunaga ordered the destruction of temples on Mount Hiei.
- 1573 (Genki 4): Oda Nobunaga causes the Ashikaga Yoshiaki, the last Muromachi shogun, to flee Kyoto
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Genki | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1570 | 1571 | 1572 | 1573 |
| Preceded by: Eiroku |
Era or nengō: Genki |
Succeeded by: Tenshō |
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