Tenshō (Momoyama period)
era of the Azuchi–Momoyama period in feudal Japan between 1573 and 1592
Tenshō (天正) was a Japanese era name (年号, nengō; "year" name) after Genki and before Bunroku. This period spanned the years from July 1573 through December 1592 during the Sengoku era. The reigning emperors were Ōgimachi-tennō (正親町天皇) and Go-Yōzei-tennō (後陽成天皇).
Change of era
1573 Tenshō gannen (天正元年): The new era name was created to mark a number of regional wars. The era name was inspired by a passage from the Chinese classic Tao Te Ching by Laozi: :"Those who are at peace with nature bring all under Heaven into its correct pattern" (清静者為天下正).
The era name Tenshō was suggested by Oda Nobunaga. The previous era ended, and a new one commenced in Genki 4, the 28th day of the 7th month.
Events of the Tenshō era
European dates up to October 4, 1582 are given in the Julian calendar. Dates since October 15, 1582 are given in the Gregorian calendar.
1573 (Tenshō 1, 7th month): Ashikaga Yoshiaki lost his position as shōgun.
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