Was the name'Kōmei' given to the Emperor before or after his death?
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Answer
The name'Kōmei' was given to the Emperor after his death. He was originally named Mutsuhito, and the name Kōmei was chosen by his successor, Emperor Meiji, as a way to honour his father. The name Kōmei means'enlightened rule', and it was chosen to reflect the Emperor's desire to bring peace and prosperity to Japan.
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