Chōgen (長元) was aJapanese era name (年号,nengō; lit. "year name") afterManju and beforeChōryaku. This period spanned the years from July 1028 through April 1037.^[1] The reigning emperors wereGo-Ichijō-tennō (後一条天皇) andGo-Suzaku-tennō (後朱雀天皇).^[2]

• 1028Chōgen gannen (長元元年): The new era nameChōgen was created to mark and event or series of events. The previous era ended and the new one commenced inManju 5, on the 25th day of the 7th month.^[3]

• Chōgen 9, on the 17th day of the 4th month (1036): In the 9th year of Emperor Go-Ichijō's reign (後一条天皇9年), he died; and the succession (senso) was received by his son.^[4]
• Chōgen 9, in the 7th month (1036): Emperor Go-Suzaku is said to have acceded to the throne (sokui).^[5]

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