# Emperor Saga

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

> Emperor Saga  was the 52nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Saga's reign lasted from 809 to 823.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 786 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316654#P569))
- **Died:** 24 August 842 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316654#P570))
- **Place of death:** Daikaku-ji Temple ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316654#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316654#P27))
- **Occupation:** calligrapher; poet ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316654#P106))
- **Spouse:** Tachibana no Kachiko; Kōzu-naishinnō; Tajihi no Takako ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316654#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (18 May 809 – 29 May 823) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316654#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Saga born?**  
Emperor Saga was born on 786.

**What positions has Emperor Saga held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Saga include: Emperor of Japan (0809–0823).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Saga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Saga) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q316654](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q316654) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Saga large.jpg by Unknown (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Saga_large.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Emperor Saga". DigiNepal. Last updated 6 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-saga. Retrieved 7 November 2026.