Background
Tenno Shoko was born on May 12, 1401. He was the first son of Emperor Gokomatsu. His mother was Kohan Mon-in, or Hinonishi Sukeko.
天皇 称光
Tenno Shoko was born on May 12, 1401. He was the first son of Emperor Gokomatsu. His mother was Kohan Mon-in, or Hinonishi Sukeko.
He ascended the throne in 1414 without having been proclaimed Crown Prince. Ex-Emperor Gokomatsu attended state affairs on behalf of the Emperor. He reigned 15 years and 11 months.
He was a devout Buddhist.