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Emperor Kōmei

Emperor of Japan from 1846 to 1867

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Emperor Kōmei , personal name Osahito, was the 121st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Kōmei's reign spanned the years from 1846 through 1867, corresponding to the final years of the Edo period.

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Born
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Place of birth
Kyoto wd
Died
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Place of death
Kyoto wd
Citizenship
Japan wd
Occupation
ruler wd
Spouse
Eishō, Nakayama Yoshiko wd

Positions held wd

  • Emperor of Japan (10 March 1846 – 30 January 1867)

Questions

When was Emperor Kōmei born?
Emperor Kōmei was born on 22 July 1831 in Kyoto.
What positions has Emperor Kōmei held?
Positions held by Emperor Kōmei include: Emperor of Japan (1846–1867).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Emperor Kōmei · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q299179 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: 孝明天皇宸影 (cropped).jpg by Koyama Shōtarō (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 12 November 2026

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"Emperor Kōmei". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-komei. Retrieved 12 November 2026.

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