Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Go-Daigo Biography and Timeline

Follow Go-Daigo through 5 dated historical records for Japan.

Go-Daigo, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records
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1319–1333Years on this page

1319

Succession

Emperor · House / House of Kamakura Period

Succeeds as Emperor of Japan

Role range: 1319-1338

1333

Kenmu Restoration Begins

Emperor · Kyoto · Warfare / Genko War

Go-Daigo returns to power after the collapse of the Kamakura shogunate

Role range: 1331-1333 – 1318-1339

Fall of Kamakura Shogunate

Emperor · Kamakura · Warfare / Genko War

Go-Daigo's supporters overthrow the Kamakura shogunate

Role range: 1331-1333 – 1318-1339

Imperial Government Restored

Emperor · Kyoto · Government / Kenmu Restoration

Go-Daigo attempts direct imperial government after military rule collapses

Role range: 1318-1339

Coup

Emperor · Warfare / Military

Overthrows the Hojo Regents after refusing to accept retirement

Role range: 1319-1338

Records, sources and methodology

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