# Emperor Horikawa

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Emperor Horikawa  was the 73rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 8 August 1079 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464267#P569))
- **Died:** 9 August 1107 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464267#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464267#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464267#P106))
- **Spouse:** Tokushi-naishinnō; Empress Dowager Fujiwara no Ishi; Minamoto no Hitoko ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464267#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (3 January 1087 – 9 August 1107) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464267#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Horikawa born?**  
Emperor Horikawa was born on 8 August 1079.

**What positions has Emperor Horikawa held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Horikawa include: Emperor of Japan (1087–1107).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Horikawa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Horikawa) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q464267](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q464267) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: 堀河天皇.jpg by 三宅幸太郎 (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E5%A0%80%E6%B2%B3%E5%A4%A9%E7%9A%87.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Emperor Horikawa". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-horikawa. Retrieved 7 November 2026.