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Emperor Kanmu

Emperor of Japan

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Emperor Kanmu , or Kammu, was the 50th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Kammu reigned from 781 to 806, and it was during his reign that the scope of the emperor's powers reached its peak. His reign saw the transition from the Nara period to the Heian period.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Heijō-kyō wd
Died
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Place of death
Heian-kyō wd
Citizenship
Japan wd
Occupation
ruler wd
Spouse
Fujiwara no Otomuro, Fujiwara no Tabiko, Fujiwara no Yoshiko wd

Positions held wd

  • Emperor of Japan (0781–0806)
  • Crown Prince of Japan (since 773)
  • Daigaku-no-kami
  • Chamberlain of Japan

Questions

When was Emperor Kanmu born?
Emperor Kanmu was born on 737 in Heijō-kyō.
What positions has Emperor Kanmu held?
Positions held by Emperor Kanmu include: Emperor of Japan (0781–0806); Crown Prince of Japan (since 773); Daigaku-no-kami; Chamberlain of Japan.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Emperor Kanmu · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q314846 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Emperor Kammu large.jpg by Unknown (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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

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