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Emperor Kōnin

49th emperor of Japan

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Emperor Kōnin was the 49th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Kōnin's reign lasted from 770 to 781; he reigned during the Nara period.

Quick facts

Born
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Died
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Place of death
Heijō-kyō wd
Citizenship
Japan wd
Occupation
ruler wd
Spouse
Inoe-naishinnō, Takano no Niigasa, Fujiwara no Ubuko wd

Positions held wd

  • Emperor of Japan (0770–0781)

Questions

When was Emperor Kōnin born?
Emperor Kōnin was born on 18 November 709.
What positions has Emperor Kōnin held?
Positions held by Emperor Kōnin include: Emperor of Japan (0770–0781).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Emperor Kōnin · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q958662 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Emperor Kōnin.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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"Emperor Kōnin". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-konin. Retrieved 8 November 2026.

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