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GENEALOGY Go-Nijō was the eldest son of the 91st Emperor Emperor Go-Uda . He belonged to the Daikakuji-tō branch of the Imperial Family. LIFE In 1286 he became a '' Shinnō '' by Imperial Proclamation. In 1296 , he became Crown Prince to the Jimyōin-tō Emperor Go-Fushimi , his second cousin. On March 3 , 1301 , he became Emperor upon the abdication of Go-Fushimi. On September 10 , 1308 , he died of illness. His father, the Emperor Go-Uda reigned as Cloistered Emperor during his reign. The succession dispute between the Daikakuji and Jimyōin branches of the Imperial Family continued during his reign. His grandfather, the retired Emperor Emperor Kameyama was said to have acted through the Bakufu to ensure Go-Nijō's enthronement. ERAS OF HIS REIGN |