Emperor Reizei

Emperor Reizei (冷泉天皇, Reizei-tennō, June 12, 950 – November 21, 1011) was the 63rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

Emperor Reizei
冷泉天皇
Emperor of Japan
ReignJuly 5, 967 – September 27, 969
CoronationNovember 15, 967
PredecessorMurakami
SuccessorEn'yū
BornJune 12, 949
Heian Kyō (Kyōto)
DiedNovember 21, 1011(1011-11-21) (aged 62)
Heian Kyō (Kyōto)
Burial
Sakuramoto no misasagi (櫻本陵) (Kyoto)
SpouseMasako
Issue
Posthumous name
Tsuigō:
Emperor Reizei (冷泉院 or 冷泉天皇)
HouseYamato
FatherEmperor Murakami
MotherFujiwara no Anshi

Reizei's reign spanned the years from 967 through 969, ending with his abdication and retirement.

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