En'ō

En'ō was a Japanese era name after Ryakunin and before Ninji. This period spanned the years from February 1239 to July 1240. The reigning emperor was Emperor Shijō.

Change of era

1239 En'ō gannen: The era name was changed to mark an event or a number of events. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Ryakunin 2.

Events of the ''En'ō'' Era

1239 : The Daijo daijin Kujō Yoshihira retired from worldly concerns, taking the tonsure of a Buddhist priest.1239 : Former Emperor Go-Toba died at age 60.