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Emperor Ninkō

Emperor of Japan (1800-1846)

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Emperor Ninkō , personal name Ayahito, was the 120th emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession. Ninkō's reign spanned the years from 1817 until his death in 1846, and saw further deterioration of the power of the ruling shōgun. Disasters, which included famine, combined with corruption and increasing Western interference, helped to erode public trust in the bakufu government. Emperor Ninkō revived certain court rituals and practices upon the wishes of his father. However, it is unknown what role, if any, the Emperor had in the turmoil which occurred during his reign.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kyoto wd
Died
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Place of death
Kyoto wd
Citizenship
Tokugawa shogunate, Japan wd
Occupation
sovereign wd
Spouse
Ōgimachi Naoko, Hashimoto Tsuneko, Tsunako Takatsukasa wd

Positions held wd

  • Emperor of Japan (31 October 1817 – 21 February 1846)

Questions

When was Emperor Ninkō born?
Emperor Ninkō was born on 16 March 1800 in Kyoto.
What positions has Emperor Ninkō held?
Positions held by Emperor Ninkō include: Emperor of Japan (1817–1846).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Emperor Ninkō · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q312351 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Emperor Ninkō.jpg by Toyooka Harusuke (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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