# Emperor Murakami

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Emperor Murakami  was the 62nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 14 July 926 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374015#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Heian-kyō ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374015#P19))
- **Died:** 5 July 967 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374015#P570))
- **Place of death:** Heian-kyō ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374015#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374015#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374015#P106))
- **Spouse:** Fujiwara no Anshi; Saigū no Nyōgo; Sōshi-joō ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374015#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (23 May 946 – 5 July 967) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374015#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Murakami born?**  
Emperor Murakami was born on 14 July 926 in Heian-kyō.

**What positions has Emperor Murakami held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Murakami include: Emperor of Japan (0946–0967).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Murakami](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Murakami) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q374015](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374015) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Murakami.jpg by Unknown (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Murakami.jpg)

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