Emperor Kanmu

Emperor Kanmu

Emperor of Japan from 781 to 806

Died aged 69Japan

Biography

Emperor Kanmu (桓武天皇, Kammu-tennō; 735 – April 9, 806), or Kammu, was the 50th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Kammu reigned from 781 to 806, and it was during his reign that the scope of the emperor's powers reached its peak. His reign saw the transition from the Nara period to the Heian period.

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Career highlights

Career & roles

  • Emperor of Japan
  • Daigaku-no-kami
  • Chamberlain of Japan
  • Crown Prince of Japan

Family

Spouse(s)
Fujiwara no OtomuroFujiwara no TabikoFujiwara no YoshikoSakahitoTachibana no MiikoSakanoue no Haruku
Children
Emperor HeizeiEmperor SagaKoshi-naishinnōEmperor JunnaAsahara-naishinnōIyo-shinnōKazurawara-shinnōSami-shinnōKaya-shinnōManta-shinnō
Siblings
SakahitoNoto-naishinnōPrince SawaraOsabe-shinnōKaijōHieda-shinnō

Quick answers about Emperor Kanmu

How old was Emperor Kanmu?
Emperor Kanmu died on April 9, 806 at the age of 69.
Where was Emperor Kanmu born?
Emperor Kanmu was born in Heijō-kyō.
What is Emperor Kanmu's nationality?
Emperor Kanmu is a citizen of Japan.
What does Emperor Kanmu do?
Emperor Kanmu is known as ruler.
Who has Emperor Kanmu been married to?
According to Wikidata, Emperor Kanmu's spouses include Fujiwara no Otomuro, Fujiwara no Tabiko, Fujiwara no Yoshiko, Sakahito, Tachibana no Miiko, Sakanoue no Haruku.
How many children did Emperor Kanmu have?
Wikidata lists 10 children of Emperor Kanmu.

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