Chōryaku
was a after Chogen and before Chokyu. This period spanned the years from April 1037 through 1040. The reigning emperor was.
Events of the Choryaku era
1037 (Choryaku 1,2nd day of the 7th month): The eldest son of Emperor Go-Suzaku (Prince Chikihito, who was would become Emperor Go-Reizei) has his coming of age ceremony.
1037 (Choryaku 1,17th day of the 8th month): Go-Suzaku formally names Chikihito as his heir and Crown Prince.
1038 (Choryaku 2,1st day of the 9th month): Fujiwara no Chikaie was killed by a servant during an attempted robbery; and all the greats of the Fujiwara went into mourning.
Related pages
Heian period
References
Other websites
National Diet Library," The Japanese Calendar" -- historical overview plus illustrative images from library' s collection
Japanese eras