Emperor Sutoku

Emperor Sutoku (崇徳天皇, Sutoku-tennō, July 7, 1119 – September 14, 1164) was the 75th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

Emperor Sutoku
崇徳天皇
Portrait of Emperor Sutoku by Fujiwara Tamenobu, 14th century
Emperor of Japan
ReignFebruary 25, 1123 – January 5, 1142
CoronationMarch 18, 1123
PredecessorToba
SuccessorKonoe
BornJuly 7, 1119
DiedSeptember 14, 1164(1164-09-14) (aged 45)
Burial
Shiramine no misasagi (白峯陵) (Kagawa)
SpouseFujiwara no Kiyoko
IssuePrince Shigehito
Posthumous name
Tsuigō:
Emperor Sutoku (崇徳院 or 崇徳天皇)
HouseYamato
FatherEmperor Toba
MotherFujiwara no Tamako

Sutoku's reign spanned the years from 1123 through 1142.

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