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Emperor Go-Daigo of Japan

Emperor Go-Daigo (後醍醐天皇) was the 96th imperial ruler of Japan. He overthrew the Kamakura shogunate and achieved the short-lived Kemmu restoration.

He was named after Emperor Daigo. Go means "latter" in Japanese.

Lived: 1288-1339
Ruled: 1318-1339

Preceded by:
Hanazono
Emperor of Japan Succeeded by:
Go-Murakami
Northern Emperors Succeeded by:
Kogon