Go-Kotoku of Japan (Toyotomi)

Emperor Go-Kôtoku (1746-1820) was the 113th Emperor of, and the first Emperor of the. He reigned from 1750 until 1818, when he retired for reasons of ill health. His personal name was Fidefito. He grew up during the, and presided over Japan's participation in the.

Regency
Go-Kôtoku came to the throne at the age of 4. His great-grandfather,, was appointed as sexxô (regent) for him. At the age of 13, his great-grandfather died, and his grandfather replaced him. When he turned 16, he took over direct government, though much of his power was being wielded by a xôgun, appointed by Fidefi for the duration of the. In gratitude towards his grandfather's service, he appointed him as Quampaku upon his assumption of power.

Reign
Go-Kôtoku sought peace with his enemies. In 1765, three years after taking direct rule, he reached a truce with his enemies, and began the negotiations that would produce the Treaty of Kyoto ...

Family
Go-Kôtoku was the only son of Go-Kômon. His mother was the grand-daughter of the last Quampaku of the Toyotomi line, Toyotomi Fidefi. Go-Kôtoku had many children by various wives, consorts, concubines, and other women at court.

Sexxô

 * 1750-1759
 * 1750-1762

Quampaku

 * 1750-1755
 * 1755-1760
 * 1760-1762
 * 1762-1767 Toyotomi Fidenaru
 * 1767-1772
 * 1772-1777
 * 1777-1782
 * 1782-1787
 * 1787-1792
 * 1792-1797
 * 1797-1802
 * 1802-1807
 * 1807-1812
 * 1812-1817
 * 1817-1822