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1221 in Japan

Explore 6 historical events and records for Japan in 1221.

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Historical records for Japan in 1221

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1221

Exile of Go-Toba

Go-Toba · Oki Islands · House / House of Kamakura Period

Forced into exile

1221

Exile of Yoshitoke Hojo

Hojo, Yoshitoke · House / House of Minamoto

The Hojo family exile the ex-emperor Gotoba

1221

Retirement

Go-Toba · Warfare / Jokyu War

Forced into retirement after an abortive attack on the Hojo Regent, Yoshitoki

1221

Succession

Chukyo · House / House of Kamakura Period

Succeeds as Emperor of Japan

1221

Succession

Gohorikawa · House / House of Minamoto

The Hojo family appoint Gohorikawa as Emperor

1221

Succession

Hojo, Yoshitoke · House / House of Minamoto

The Hojo family appoint Gohorikawa as Emperor

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