Emperor Momozono
Tōhito (Japanese: 遐仁, 14 April 1742 – 31 August 1762), posthumously honored as Emperor Momozono (桃園天皇, Momozono-tennō), was the 116th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Momozono's reign spanned the years from 1747 until his death in 1762. Momozono's reign was mostly quiet, with only one incident occurring that involved a small number of Kuge who advocated for the restoration of direct Imperial rule. These Kuge were punished by the shōgun, who held de facto power in the country.
| Emperor Momozono 桃園天皇 | |||||
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| Emperor of Japan | |||||
| Reign | 9 June 1747 – 1762 | ||||
| Predecessor | Sakuramachi | ||||
| Successor | Go-Sakuramachi | ||||
| Shōguns | See list
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| Born | Tōhito (遐仁) 14 April 1742 Kyoto, Tokugawa shogunate | ||||
| Died | 31 August 1762 (aged 20) Kyoto, Tokugawa shogunate | ||||
| Burial | Tsuki no wa no misasagi, Kyoto | ||||
| Spouse | Ichijō Tomiko | ||||
| Issue | Emperor Go-Momozono Prince Sadamochi | ||||
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| House | Imperial House of Japan | ||||
| Father | Emperor Sakuramachi | ||||
| Mother | Anegakōji Sadako | ||||
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Momozono fathered two sons with his one and only lady in waiting, but he died at a young age in 1762. The line of succession fell to Momozono's sister, Princess Toshiko, who became Empress Go-Sakuramachi. Due to the young age of Momozono's sons, she also became empress regent to the future Emperor Go-Momozono until he became of age to rule.