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Emperor Higashiyama

Emperor of Japan (1675-1710)

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Emperor Higashiyama , personal name Asahito, was the 113th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Higashiyama's reign spanned the years from 1687 through to his abdication in 1709 corresponding to the Genroku era of the Edo period. The previous hundred years of peace and seclusion in Japan had created relative economic stability. The arts flourished, including theater and architecture.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kyoto wd
Died
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Place of death
Kyoto wd
Citizenship
Tokugawa shogunate, Japan wd
Occupation
sovereign wd
Spouse
Yukiko-joō, Fujiwara no Yoshiko wd

Positions held wd

  • Emperor of Japan (6 May 1687 – 27 July 1709)

Questions

When was Emperor Higashiyama born?
Emperor Higashiyama was born on 21 October 1675 in Kyoto.
What positions has Emperor Higashiyama held?
Positions held by Emperor Higashiyama include: Emperor of Japan (1687–1709).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Emperor Higashiyama · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q313801 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Emperor Higashiyama.jpg by Prince Kōkan (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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