# Emperor Heizei

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Emperor Heizei , also known as Heijō-tennō, was the 51st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Heizei's reign lasted from 806 to 809.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 25 September 774 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q353558#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q353558#P19))
- **Died:** 5 August 824 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q353558#P570))
- **Place of death:** Heijō Palace ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q353558#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q353558#P27))
- **Occupation:** Buddhist monk ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q353558#P106))
- **Spouse:** Fujiwara no Tarashiko; Asahara-naishinnō; Ōyake-naishinnō ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q353558#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (0806–0809) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q353558#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Heizei born?**  
Emperor Heizei was born on 25 September 774 in Japan.

**What positions has Emperor Heizei held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Heizei include: Emperor of Japan (0806–0809).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Heizei](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Heizei) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q353558](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q353558) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Heizei.jpg by 明治天皇聖徳奉讃会 (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Heizei.jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Emperor Heizei". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-heizei. Retrieved 10 November 2026.