Reiki (era) facts for kids
Reiki (霊亀) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year name") after Wadō and before Yōrō. This period started in September 715 and ended in November 717. The reigning empress was Genshō-tennō (元正天皇).
Events of the Reiki era
- 715 (Reiki 1): In the 7th year of Gemmei's reign, the empress abdicated; and her daughter received the succession (senso). Soon after, Empress Genshō's new role as empress is confirmed with ceremonies (sokui).
Related pages
- National Diet Library, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
| Reiki | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|
| 715 | 716 | 717 |
| Preceded by: Wadō |
Era or nengō: Reiki |
Succeeded by: Yōrō |
See also
In Spanish: Reiki (era) para niños
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