Kanbun (era) - Change of Era

Change of Era

  • 1661 Kanbun gannen (寛文元年?): The new era name of Kanbun (meaning "Generous Art") was created to mark a number of disasters including a great fire at the Imperial Palace. The previous era ended and a new one commenced in Manji 4.

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