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Emperor Komyo of Japan

Emperor Kōmyō (光明天皇) was the second of the Northern Ashikaga Pretenders and is not counted as emperor in the traditional list of rulers.

Lived: 1322-1380
Ruled: 1336-1348

Preceded by:
Kogon

Northern Emperors

Succeeded by:
Suko

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