Jingo-keiun
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was a after Tenpyō-jingo
and before Hōki
. This period spanned the years from August 767 through October 770. The reigning empress was . This was the same woman who had reigned previously as the former .
The Jingō-kaihō was a copper coin issued from 765 to 796. It had a diameter of about 23 mm and a weight of between 3.4 and 4.5 grams.
Tenpyo-jingo
was a after Tenpyō-hōji and before Jingo-keiun. This period spanned the years from January 765 through August 767. The reigning empress was . This was the same woman who had reigned previously as the former .-Change of era:...
and before Hōki
Hoki
Hoki can mean:* Hōki Province, was an old province of Japan, today part of the Tottori Prefecture.* Hōki, Tottori, a town in Japan.* Hōki, a Japanese era name from 770 through 781....
. This period spanned the years from August 767 through October 770. The reigning empress was . This was the same woman who had reigned previously as the former .
Change of era
- 767 : The new era name was created to mark an event or series of events. The previous era ended and the new one commenced in Tenpyō-jingo 3, on the 18th day of the 8th month of 767.
Events of the Jingo-keiun era
- September 8, 669 (Jingo-keiun 3, 4th day of the 8th month): In the 5th year of Shōtoku-tennō 's reign (称徳天皇5年), the empress died; and she designated Senior Counselor Prince Shirakabe as her heir.
- 770 (Jingo-keiun 3, 4th day of the 8th month): The succession (senso) was received by a 62-year-old grandson of Emperor TenjiEmperor Tenji, also known as Emperor Tenchi, was the 38th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Tenji's reign spanned the years from 661 through 671.-Traditional narrative:...
. - 770 (Jingo-keiun 3, 1st day of the 10th month): Emperor KōninEmperor Koninwas the 49th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Kōnin's reign lasted from 770 to 781.-Traditional narrative:The personal name of Emperor Kōnin was given was As a son of Imperial Prince Shiki and a grandson of Emperor Tenji., his formal style was Prince Shirakabe...
was is said to have acceded to the throne (sokui) in a formal ceremony;and the nengō was changed to Hōki on the very same day.
The Jingō-kaihō was a copper coin issued from 765 to 796. It had a diameter of about 23 mm and a weight of between 3.4 and 4.5 grams.
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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767 767 Year 767 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Julian calendar. The denomination 767 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.-Africa:* The Kharijite Berbers of Tlemcen and Tiaret... |
768 768 Year 768 was a leap year starting on Friday of the Julian calendar. The denomination 768 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.- Europe :* Pepin the Short , king of the Franks since... |
769 769 Year 769 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. The denomination 769 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.- Religion :* Pope Stephen III holds a council; papal... |
770 770 Year 770 was a common year starting on Monday of the Julian calendar. The denomination 770 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years.- Asia :* Emperor Kōnin ascends to the throne of Japan,... |
Preceded by: Tenpyō-jingo Tenpyo-jingo was a after Tenpyō-hōji and before Jingo-keiun. This period spanned the years from January 765 through August 767. The reigning empress was . This was the same woman who had reigned previously as the former .-Change of era:... |
Era or nengō Japanese era name The Japanese era calendar scheme is a common calendar scheme used in Japan, which identifies a year by the combination of the and the year number within the era... : Jingo-keiun |
Succeeded by: Hōki Hoki Hoki can mean:* Hōki Province, was an old province of Japan, today part of the Tottori Prefecture.* Hōki, Tottori, a town in Japan.* Hōki, a Japanese era name from 770 through 781.... |