# Emperor Daigo

_60th emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Emperor Daigo  was the 60th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 6 February 885 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329753#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Heian-kyō ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329753#P19))
- **Died:** 23 October 930 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329753#P570))
- **Place of death:** Heian-kyō ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329753#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329753#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329753#P106))
- **Spouse:** Fujiwara no Onshi; Ishi-naishinnō; Minamoto no Washi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329753#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (4 August 897 – 16 October 930) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329753#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Daigo born?**  
Emperor Daigo was born on 6 February 885 in Heian-kyō.

**What positions has Emperor Daigo held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Daigo include: Emperor of Japan (0897–0930).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Daigo](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Daigo) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q329753](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329753) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Daigo.jpg by Unknown artist Unknown artist (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Daigo.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Emperor Daigo". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-daigo. Retrieved 7 November 2026.