Emperor Sakuramachi
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Emperor Sakuramachi (桜町天皇 Sakuramachi Tennō) (February 8, 1720 – May 28, 1750) was the 115th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from April 13, 1735 to June 9, 1747. His personal name was Teruhito (昭仁) and his title was Waka-no-miya (若宮).
Genealogy
He was the firstborn son of Emperor Nakamikado. He had three children by two women:- Court lady Nijō ?? (二条舎子)
- *First daughter: Princess ?? (盛子内親王)
- *Second daughter: Princess Toshiko (智子内親王) (Empress Go-Sakuramachi)
- Lady-in-waiting Anekōji Sadako (姉小路定子)
- *First son: Prince Toohito (遐仁親王) (Emperor Momozono)
Life
In 1728, he became Crown Prince. In 1735, he became emperor upon the abdication of his father, Emperor Nakamikado. In 1747, he abdicated in favor of Emperor Momozono. In 1750, he died at the age of 30.He was said to be the reincarnation of Prince Shōtoku. With the support of Tokugawa Yoshimune, he worked for the restoration of Imperial rites, bringing back the Daijōsai (大嘗祭, the first ceremonial rice-offering by a newly-enthroned emperor) and the Shinjōsai (新嘗祭, a ceremonial rice-offering by the emperor) among others, and concentrated on restoring other courtesies. It is also said that he was a capable author of tanka.
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