Emperor Go-Momozono of Japan
Emperor Go-Momozono (後桃園天皇) (August 5, 1758 - December 16, 1779) was the 118th imperial ruler of Japan. He reigned from May 23, 1770 until his death on December 16, 1779. He was succeeded by his second cousin, Kōkaku. His personal name was Hidehito (英仁).
Genealogy
He was the firstborn son of Emperor Momozono.
- Court Lady: Konoe Tsunako? (近衛維子)
- First daughter: Imperial Princess Kinko? (欣子内親王)
- Adopted son
- Imperial Prince Tomohito (兼仁親王) (Emperor Kōkaku, sixth son of Imperial Prince Kan'in-no-miya Sukehito)
Life
He became Crown Prince in 1768. Two years later, in 1770, his aunt, Go-Sakuramachi ceded the throne to him. The Emperor was sickly, and in 1779, he passed away at the age of just 22.
Because his only child was a daughter, Princess Kinko (?) (欣子), he hurriedly adopted a son from the Kan'in branch of the Imperial Family who became Emperor Kōkaku. His daughter was married to Emperor Kōkaku.
Eras of his reign
| Preceded by: Go-Sakuramachi | Emperor of Japan 1771-1779 | Succeeded by: Kōkaku |