# Emperor Reigen

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Emperor Reigen , personal name Satohito , was the 112th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Reigen's reign spanned the years from 1663 through 1687.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 9 July 1654 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313808#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kyoto ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313808#P19))
- **Died:** 24 September 1732 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313808#P570))
- **Place of death:** Kyoto ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313808#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Tokugawa shogunate; Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313808#P27))
- **Occupation:** sovereign ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313808#P106))
- **Spouse:** Takatsukasa Fusako; Empress Dowager Keihō; Bōjō Fusako ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313808#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (5 May 1663 – 2 May 1687) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313808#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Reigen born?**  
Emperor Reigen was born on 9 July 1654 in Kyoto.

**What positions has Emperor Reigen held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Reigen include: Emperor of Japan (1663–1687).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Reigen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Reigen) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q313808](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q313808) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Reigen.jpg by Imperial Princess Masako (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Reigen.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Emperor Reigen". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-reigen. Retrieved 10 November 2026.