Eiman
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was a after Chōkan
and before Nin'an
. This period spanned the years from June 1165 through August 1166. The reigning emperor was .
Chokan
was a after Ōhō and before Eiman. This period spanned the years from March 1163 through June 1165. The reigning emperors were and .-Change of era:* February 5, 1163 : The new era name was created to mark an event or series of events...
and before Nin'an
Nin'an
, also known as Ninnan, was a after Eiman and before Kaō. This period spanned the years from August 1166 through April 1169. The reigning emperors were and .-Change of era:...
. This period spanned the years from June 1165 through August 1166. The reigning emperor was .
Change of era
- February 13, 1165 : The new era name was created to mark an event or series of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Chōkan 3, on the 5th day of the 6th month of 1165.
Events of the Eiman era
- 1165 (Eiman 1): The infant son of Emperor NijōEmperor NijoEmperor Nijō was the 78th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spaned the years from 1158 through 1165.- Genealogy :...
was named heir apparent; and this Crown Prince will soon become Emperor RokujōEmperor RokujoEmperor Rokujō was the 79th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1165 through 1168.-Genealogy:...
. - August 3, 1165 (Eiman 1, 25th day of the 6th month): In the 7th year of Emperor Nijō's reign (桓武天皇7年), the emperor fell so very ill that he abdicated; and the succession (senso) was received by a his son. Shortly thereafter, Emperor Rokujō is said to have acceded to the throne (sokui).
- September 4, 1165 (Eiman 1, 27th day of the 7th month): The former-Emperor NijōEmperor NijoEmperor Nijō was the 78th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spaned the years from 1158 through 1165.- Genealogy :...
died at age 22.
External links
- National Diet LibraryNational Diet LibraryThe is the only national library in Japan. It was established in 1948 for the purpose of assisting members of the in researching matters of public policy. The library is similar in purpose and scope to the U.S...
, "The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library's collection
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