Emperor Kōnin

Emperor Kōnin (光仁天皇, Kōnin-tennō, November 18, 708 – January 11, 782) was the 49th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Kōnin's reign lasted from 770 to 781.

Emperor Kōnin
光仁天皇
Emperor of Japan
Reign770–781
EnthronementOctober 23, 770
PredecessorShōtoku
SuccessorKanmu
BornShirakabe (白壁)
July 18, 708
DiedJanuary 11, 782(782-01-11) (aged 73)
Heijō-kyō (Nara)
Burial
Tahara no higashi no misasagi (田原東陵) (Nara)
SpouseInoe
Issue
  • Prince Osabe
  • Princess Sakahito
  • Prince Hieda
  • Princess Noto
  • Emperor Kanmu
  • Prince Sawara
  • Princess Minuma
Posthumous name
Chinese-style shigō:
Emperor Kōnin (光仁天皇)

Japanese-style shigō:
Ametsumune-takatsugi no Sumeramikoto (天宗高紹天皇)
HouseYamato
FatherPrince Shiki
MotherKi no Tochihime
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