# Emperor Richū

_Japanese emperor_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Emperor Richū , also known as Ōenoizahowake no Mikoto (大兄去来穂別尊) was the 17th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Both the Kojiki, and the Nihon Shoki recorded events that took place during Richū's alleged lifetime. This emperor is best known for an assassination attempt on his life by his brother Suminoe after the death of their father Emperor Nintoku. Although no firm dates can be assigned to his life, Richū's brief reign is conventionally considered to have been from 400 to 405.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 336 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329704#P569))
- **Died:** 405 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329704#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329704#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329704#P106))
- **Spouse:** Kusaka no Hatabi no Himemiko ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329704#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (0400–0405) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329704#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Richū born?**  
Emperor Richū was born on 336.

**What positions has Emperor Richū held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Richū include: Emperor of Japan (0400–0405).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Richū](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Rich%C5%AB) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q329704](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q329704) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Richū.jpg by Published by 三英舎 (San'ei-sha) (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Rich%C5%AB.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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"Emperor Richū". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-richu. Retrieved 12 November 2026.