Emperor Yōzei
Emperor of Japan from 876 to 884
Died aged 80CapricornJapan
Biography
Emperor Yōzei (陽成天皇, Yōzei-tennō; 2 January 869 – 23 October 949) was the 57th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Yōzei's reign spanned the years from 876 through 884. Before his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name (his imina) was Sadaakira Shinnō (貞明親王). In ancient Japan, there were four noble clans, the Gempeitōkitsu (源平藤橘). One of these clans, the Minamoto clan (源氏) are also known as Genji, and of these, the Yōzei Genji (陽成源氏) are descended from the 57th emperor Yōzei.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Emperor of Japan
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Yasuko-naishinnōKyoko-joōTomo no Yasuhira's daughterFujiwara no Tōnaga's daughterDaughter of Ki clan
- Children
- Motoyoshi-shinnōMinamoto no KiyokageMototoshi-shinnōMinamoto no KiyomiMotohira-shinnōMinamoto no Kiyotō
- Parents
- SeiwaFujiwara no Takaiko
- Siblings
- Atsuko-naishinnōSadakazu-shinnōSadasumi-shinnōSadamoto-shinnōSadayasu-shinnō
Quick answers about Emperor Yōzei
- How old was Emperor Yōzei?
- Emperor Yōzei died on October 23, 949 at the age of 80.
- When is Emperor Yōzei's birthday?
- Emperor Yōzei was born on January 2, 869.
- Where was Emperor Yōzei born?
- Emperor Yōzei was born in Heian-kyō.
- What is Emperor Yōzei's zodiac sign?
- Emperor Yōzei's zodiac sign is Capricorn.
- What is Emperor Yōzei's nationality?
- Emperor Yōzei is a citizen of Japan.
- What does Emperor Yōzei do?
- Emperor Yōzei is known as waka poet, writer, Emperor of Japan.
- Who has Emperor Yōzei been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Emperor Yōzei's spouses include Yasuko-naishinnō, Kyoko-joō, Tomo no Yasuhira's daughter, Fujiwara no Tōnaga's daughter, Daughter of Ki clan.
- How many children did Emperor Yōzei have?
- Wikidata lists 6 children of Emperor Yōzei.
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