Emperor Go-Reizei of Japan
| Go-Reizei | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of Japan | |
| Reign | 1045–1068 |
| Coronation | 1045 |
| Predecessor | Go-Suzaku |
| Successor | Go-Sanjō |
| Born | August 28, 1025 Heian Kyō (Kyōto) |
| Died | May 22, 1068 (aged 42) Kaya no In (高陽院), Heian Kyō (Kyōto) |
| Burial | Enkyo-ji no misasagi (円教寺陵) (Kyoto) |
| Father | Go-Suzaku |
| Mother | Fujiwara no Kishi |
Emperor Go-Reizei (後冷泉天皇? Go-Reizei-tennō, August 28, 1025 – May 22, 1068) was the 70th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
Go-Reizei's reign spanned the years 1045–1068.
This 11th century sovereign was named after the 10th century Emperor Reizei and go- (後), translates literally as "later;" and thus, he is sometimes called the "Later Emperor Reizei". The Japanese word "go" has also been translated to mean the "second one;" and in some older sources, this emperor may be identified as "Reizei, the second," or as "Reizei II."
Before his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name (imina) was Chikahito-shinnō (親仁親王).
He was the eldest son of Emperor Go-Suzaku. His mother was Fujiwara no Kishi (藤原嬉子), formerly Naishi-no kami, daughter of Fujiwara no Michinaga.
Go-Reizei had three Empresses and no Imperial sons or daughters.
The actual site of Go-Reizei's grave is known. This emperor is traditionally venerated at a memorial Shinto shrine (misasagi) at Kyoto.
The Imperial Household Agency designates this location as Go-Reizei's mausoleum. It is formally named Enkyo-ji no misasagi.
Go-Reizei is buried amongst the "Seven Imperial Tombs" at Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto.
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