# Empress Genshō - Empress regnant

URL: https://history-japan.com/rulers/empress-gensho
Reign: 715 – 724
Dynasty: Imperial House of Japan
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empress_Genshō

The Nihon Shoki was completed during Genshō’s reign, giving the court a comprehensive dynastic history.

## Succession
- Preceded by: [Nara period](https://history-japan.com/rulers/nara-period)
- Succeeded by: [Emperor Shōmu](https://history-japan.com/rulers/emperor-shomu)

## Timeline events during this reign
- 720 - [Nihon Shoki is completed](https://history-japan.com/timeline/720-nihon-shoki-is-completed)