Eikyō

Japanese era from September 1429 to February 1441

Eikyō (永享) was a Japanese era name (年号,, nengō,, lit. "year" name) after Shocho and before Kakitsu. This period started in September 1429 and ended in February 1441.[1] During this time, the emperor was Go-Hanazono-tennō (後花園天皇).[2]

Events of the Eikyō era

In the 5th year of Eikyō, Emperor Go-Komatsu died
  • 14 April 1429 (Eikyō 1, 9th day of the 3rd month): The name of Ashikaga Yoshinobu was changed to Yoshinori.[3]
  • 1429: Yoshinori appointed shogun.[4]
  • 1433 (Eikyō 5, 10th month): Former-Emperor Go-Komatsu died.[6]
  • 1438 (Eikyō 10): Revolt against the shogunate led by Ashikaga no Mochiuji.[7]

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Preceded by:
Shōchō
Era or nengō:
Eikyō
Succeeded by:
Kakitsu