# Emperor Go-Shirakawa - Emperor

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-go-shirakawa
Reign: 1155 – 1158
Dynasty: Imperial House of Japan
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Go-Shirakawa

Go-Shirakawa remained politically influential as a retired emperor through the rise of the Taira and Minamoto.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Emperor Go-Ichijō](https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-go-ichijo)
- Succeeded by: [Taira no Kiyomori](https://history-japan.com/rulers/taira-no-kiyomori)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 1156 - [Hōgen Rebellion](https://history-japan.com/timeline/1156-hogen-rebellion)