# Emperor Ichijō

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Emperor Ichijō  was the 66th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 980 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q449540#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kyoto ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q449540#P19))
- **Died:** 1011 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q449540#P570))
- **Place of death:** Kyoto ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q449540#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q449540#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q449540#P106))
- **Spouse:** Fujiwara no Teishi; Fujiwara no Shōshi; Fujiwara no Gishi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q449540#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (1 August 986 – 16 July 1011) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q449540#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Ichijō born?**  
Emperor Ichijō was born on 980 in Kyoto.

**What positions has Emperor Ichijō held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Ichijō include: Emperor of Japan (0986–1011).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Ichijō](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Ichij%C5%8D) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q449540](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q449540) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Ichijō.jpg by Unknown (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Ichij%C5%8D.jpg)

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