Tenpyō-jingo

Tenpyō-jingo was a Japanese era name after Tenpyō-hōji and before Jingo-keiun. This period spanned the years from January 765 through August 767. The reigning empress was Empress Shōtoku. This was the same woman who had reigned previously as Empress Kōken.

Change of era

765 Tenpyō-jingo gannen: The new era name was created to mark an event or series of events. The previous era ended and the new one commenced in Tenpyō-hōji 9, on the 7th day of the 1st month of 765.

Events of the ''Tenpyō-jingo'' era

765 : The empress raised the Buddhist priest Dōkyō to the position of Daijō-daijin.765 : The udaijin Fujiwara no Toyonari died at age 62.766 : Fujiwara no Matate is named udaijin; and Kibi no Makibi becomes dainagon.