# Emperor Nijō

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Emperor Nijō  was the 78th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1158 through 1165.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 31 July 1143 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q440149#P569))
- **Died:** 5 September 1165 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q440149#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q440149#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q440149#P106))
- **Spouse:** Shushi-naishinnō; Fujiwara no Ikushi; Fujiwara no Tashi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q440149#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (5 September 1158 – 3 August 1165) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q440149#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Nijō born?**  
Emperor Nijō was born on 31 July 1143.

**What positions has Emperor Nijō held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Nijō include: Emperor of Japan (1158–1165).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Nijō](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Nij%C5%8D) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q440149](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q440149) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Nijō.jpg by Fujiwara no Tamenobu (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Nij%C5%8D.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Emperor Nijō". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-nijo. Retrieved 7 November 2026.