# Emperor Kōtoku - Emperor

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-kotoku
Reign: 645 – 654
Dynasty: Imperial House of Japan
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Kōtoku

His reign is associated with the Taika reforms and the development of a more centralized court administration.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Empress Kōgyoku](https://history-japan.com/rulers/empress-kogyoku)
- Succeeded by: [Emperor Tenmu](https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-tenmu)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 645 - [Isshi Incident and the Taika reforms](https://history-japan.com/timeline/645-isshi-incident-and-the-taika-reforms)