| He entered into priesthood and was named Monk-Imperial Prince Gyojo, however after his son, Emperor Gohorikawa succeeded to the throne, he was exceptionally given the title of dajo tenno (a retired emperor) and started the cloistered government. |
出家して行助入道親王と名乗ったが、子である後堀河天皇の即位後、異例の太上天皇号を贈られ院政を行うことになった。 |