Ansei Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description

Ansei (安政) was a Japanese era name after Kaei and before Man'en and spanned from 1854 to 1860. The reigning emperor was Komei.

On November 27, Kaei 7, the era was changed because of the disasters of a fire at the Imperial Palace, earthquakes, and the arrival of the Black Ships (Commodore Perry's ships).

Events

• December 2, Ansei 2 (1855) - Ansei Earthquake in the area of Edo (modern-day Tokyo)
• Ansei 5 (1858) - Treaty of Peace and Amity (Treaty of Kanagawa) signed
  • Beginning of Ansei Purge at the order of Ii Naosuke
• March 3, Ansei 7 (1860) the disturbance outside the Sakuradamon occurs

The Ansei Purge took place in 5th (1858) and 6th (1859) year of Ansei era.

Ansei	1st	2nd	3rd	4th	5th	6th	7th
Gregorian	1854	1855	1856	1857	1858	1859	1860

Preceded by: Kaei

Japanese era name

Succeeded by: Manen

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