What the records say
- When
- 479 – 480
- Kind
- Rebellion
- Coordinates
- 34.52° N, 135.84° E
- Description
- 5h-century power struggle for the Japanese throne
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Prince Hoshikawa Rebellion
5h-century power struggle for the Japanese throne
The Prince Hoshikawa Rebellion was a power struggle for the Japanese Imperial throne following the death of Emperor Yūryaku in 479. The second son of the Emperor, encouraged by his mother, tried to seize authority by occupying the treasury, but was soon surrounded by troops of court officials, and was burned together with family members and other supporters.
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