# Emperor Go-Saga

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Emperor Go-Saga  was the 88th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. This reign spanned the years 1242 through 1246.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1 April 1220 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q349259#P569))
- **Died:** 17 March 1272 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q349259#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q349259#P27))
- **Occupation:** sovereign ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q349259#P106))
- **Spouse:** Fujiwara no Kitsushi; Taira no Muneko; Taishi Naishin'nō ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q349259#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (21 February 1242 – 16 February 1246) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q349259#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Go-Saga born?**  
Emperor Go-Saga was born on 1 April 1220.

**What positions has Emperor Go-Saga held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Go-Saga include: Emperor of Japan (1242–1246).

## Related

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- [Akihito](https://diginpl.com/people/akihito)
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- [Empress Meishō](https://diginpl.com/people/empress-meisho)
- [Emperor Go-Komatsu](https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-go-komatsu)
- [Emperor Taishō](https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-taisho)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Go-Saga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Go-Saga) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q349259](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q349259) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Go-Saga.jpg by Fujiwara no Tamenobu (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Go-Saga.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Emperor Go-Saga". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-go-saga. Retrieved 7 November 2026.