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feb 3, 1868 - Death of Emperor Komei

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Emperor Kōmei died at the age of 35. It's generally believed due to the smallpox epidemic. This marked the end of the Edo period. Emperor Meiji ascended the Chrysanthemum throne. This marked the start of the Meiji Period.

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feb 3, 1868
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~ 158 years ago