# Emperor Kōnin

_49th emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> 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:** 18 November 709 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q958662#P569))
- **Died:** 11 January 782 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q958662#P570))
- **Place of death:** Heijō-kyō ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q958662#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q958662#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q958662#P106))
- **Spouse:** Inoe-naishinnō; Takano no Niigasa; Fujiwara no Ubuko ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q958662#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (0770–0781) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q958662#P39))

## 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).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Kōnin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_K%C5%8Dnin) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q958662](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q958662) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Kōnin.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (CC BY-SA 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_K%C5%8Dnin.jpg)

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