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Emperor Go-Yōzei (後陽成天皇) was the 107th imperial ruler of Japan.

Lived: 1572-1617
Ruled: 1586-1611

It was through a gift from Toyotomi Hideyoshi to Go-Yozei that imported movable copper type (for printing) into Japan for the first time.

His brother was the scholar Prince Katsura-no-miya Toshihito[?]. Go-Yozei is regarded as the father of the Toyotomi[?] family.

For a list of his predecessors and commentary on the history of Japan follow the link:

http://www.friesian.com/sangoku.htm

Preceded by:
Ogimachi

Emperor of Japan

Succeeded by:
Go-Mizunoo

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