# Emperor Junnin

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Emperor Junnin  was the 47th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. The seventh son of Prince Toneri and a grandson of Emperor Tenmu, his reign spanned the years 758 to 764.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 733 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329713#P569))
- **Died:** 10 November 765 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329713#P570))
- **Place of death:** Awaji Province ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329713#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329713#P27))
- **Occupation:** Buddhist monk ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329713#P106))
- **Spouse:** Awata no Morone ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329713#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (0758–0764) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329713#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Junnin born?**  
Emperor Junnin was born on 733.

**What positions has Emperor Junnin held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Junnin include: Emperor of Japan (0758–0764).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Junnin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Junnin) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q329713](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329713) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Junnin.jpg by 明治天皇聖徳奉讃会 (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Junnin.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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"Emperor Junnin". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-junnin. Retrieved 7 November 2026.