Abdication
Succeeds as Emperor upon the abdication of Emperor Go-Toba, who rules in actual fact as cloistered emperor
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1199 in Japan
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Historical records for Japan in 1199
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Succession
Succeeds as Emperor of Japan, 83rd imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession
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Death of Masako
Death of Yoritomo, his widow helps rule as a member of a council of 13
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