# Emperor Junna

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Emperor Junna  was the 53rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Junna reigned from 823 to 833. He is also known as Emperor Saiin.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 786 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374136#P569))
- **Died:** 11 June 840 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374136#P570))
- **Place of death:** Junna-in ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374136#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374136#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374136#P106))
- **Spouse:** Seishi-naishinnō; Koshi-naishinnō; Otsugu-joō ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374136#P26))
- **Positions held:** Daijō Tennō (since 22 March 833); Emperor of Japan (29 May 823 – 22 March 833); Crown Prince of Japan (14 October 810 – 29 May 823) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374136#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Junna born?**  
Emperor Junna was born on 786.

**What positions has Emperor Junna held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Junna include: Daijō Tennō (since 22 March 833); Emperor of Japan (0823–0833); Crown Prince of Japan (0810–0823).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Junna](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Junna) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q374136](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374136) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: 淳和天皇.jpg by PatrickWhat (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:%E6%B7%B3%E5%92%8C%E5%A4%A9%E7%9A%87.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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