Emperor Rokujō
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Emperor Rokujō was the 79th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1165 through 1168.
Imaginary portrait by Kōtarō Miyake, c. 1894
Tombs of Emperor Rokujo.
Emperor Takakura
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Emperor Takakura was the 80th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1168 through 1180.
Emperor Rokujō
…27th–28th day of the 7th month): The former- Emperor Nijō died at age 22. He was pressured by the Taira clan to abdicate in favor of his uncle, who became Emperor Takakura. 1168 (Nin'an 3, 19th day of the 2nd month): In the 3rd year of Rokujō-tennō's reign (六条天皇三年), the emperor was deposed by his grandfather, and the…
Portrait from Tenshi Sekkan Miei
Only extant letter by Emperor Takakura
Tombs of Emperor Takakura and Emperor Rokujo.