Nijō (Tennō)

Emperor Nijō

Nijō ( Japanese 二条天皇 , Nijō-tennō ; * July 31, 1143 ; † September 5, 1165 ) was the 78th Tennō of Japan (September 5, 1158-3 August 1165). His proper name was Morihito ( 守仁 ). He was the first son of Go-Shirakawa -tennō and father of Rokujō -tennō.

During his reign, the real politics of his father, the former Go-Shirakawa-tennō was determined. The politician and samurai Taira no Kiyomori supported him.

This type of government in Japan is also called insi or monastic rule.

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Family table of Japanese emperors (The Imperial Household Agency )

predecessor	Office	successor
Go-Shirakawa	Tennō 1158–1165	Rokujō

personal data
SURNAME	Nijō
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Nijô; 二条天皇 (Japanese); Morihito (proper name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	78. Tennō of Japan (1158–1165)
DATE OF BIRTH	July 31, 1143
DATE OF DEATH	September 5, 1165