# Emperor Antoku

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Emperor Antoku  was the 81st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1180 through 1185. His death marked the end of the Heian period and the beginning of the Kamakura period.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 22 December 1178 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316651#P569))
- **Died:** 25 April 1185 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316651#P570))
- **Place of death:** Dan-no-ura ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316651#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316651#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316651#P106))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (18 March 1180 – 25 April 1185); crown prince (since 24 January 1179) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316651#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Antoku born?**  
Emperor Antoku was born on 22 December 1178.

**What positions has Emperor Antoku held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Antoku include: Emperor of Japan (1180–1185); crown prince (since 24 January 1179).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Antoku](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Antoku) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q316651](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316651) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Antoku.jpg by Unknown (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Antoku.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Emperor Antoku". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-antoku. Retrieved 8 November 2026.