# Emperor Kenzō

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Emperor Kenzō  (449/50–487) was the 23rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor's life or reign, but he is conventionally considered to have reigned from 485 to 487.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 450 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q360966#P569))
- **Died:** 487 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q360966#P570))
- **Place of death:** Asuka ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q360966#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q360966#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q360966#P106))
- **Spouse:** Princess Naniwa no Ono ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q360966#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (0485–0487) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q360966#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Kenzō born?**  
Emperor Kenzō was born on 450.

**What positions has Emperor Kenzō held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Kenzō include: Emperor of Japan (0485–0487).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Kenzō](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Kenz%C5%8D) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q360966](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q360966) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Kenzō.jpg by Published by 三英舎 (San'ei-sha) (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Kenz%C5%8D.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Emperor Kenzō". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-kenzo. Retrieved 10 November 2026.