Prince Narinaga

Prince Narinaga reigned from 1334 to 1338 and was one of two Sei-i Taishōguns during the Kenmu Restoration. He was also Crown Prince in 1336.

Family

Prince Narinaga was a son of Emperor Go-Daigo and Fujiwara no Renshi, daughter of Ano Kinkado. His full brothers were Crown Prince Tsunenaga and Emperor Go-Murakami.

Life

On 17 November 1336 Prince Narinaga became Crown Prince to Emperor Kōmyō. However, according to some accounts, Ashikaga Takauji had the prince killed in 1337 when Go-Daigo continued to resist.
Other accounts have Narinaga placed with Konoe Mototsugu after deposal and dying in 1344.