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 |