Emperor Go-Daigo of Japan
Emperor Go-Daigo (後醍醐天皇) (1288 - September 19, 1339) was the 96th Emperor of Japan (1318-1339). He overthrew the Kamakura shogunate and achieved the short-lived Kemmu restoration.
He was named after Emperor Daigo. Go means "latter" in Japanese.
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Preceded by: Hanazono | Emperor of Japan |
Succeeded by: Go-Murakami |
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Succeeded by: Kogon |