# Emperor Chōkei

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Emperor Chōkei  was the 98th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from 1368 through 1383. His personal name was Yutanari (寛成) and his regal name roughly translates to "Long Celebration".

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1343 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464039#P569))
- **Died:** 27 August 1394 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464039#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464039#P27))
- **Occupation:** sovereign ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464039#P106))
- **Spouse:** Daughter of Prince Saionji ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464039#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (1368–1383) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464039#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Chōkei born?**  
Emperor Chōkei was born on 1343.

**What positions has Emperor Chōkei held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Chōkei include: Emperor of Japan (1368–1383).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Chōkei](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Ch%C5%8Dkei) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q464039](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464039) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Chokei.jpg by 明治天皇聖徳奉讃会 (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Chokei.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Emperor Chōkei". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-chokei. Retrieved 11 November 2026.