# Emperor Sanjō

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Emperor Sanjō  was the 67th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 5 February 976 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357231#P569))
- **Died:** 5 June 1017 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357231#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357231#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler; poet ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357231#P106))
- **Spouse:** Fujiwara no Seishi; Fujiwara no Kenshi; Fujiwara no Yasuko ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357231#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (16 July 1011 – 10 March 1016) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357231#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Sanjō born?**  
Emperor Sanjō was born on 5 February 976.

**What positions has Emperor Sanjō held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Sanjō include: Emperor of Japan (1011–1016).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Sanjō](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Sanj%C5%8D) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q357231](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357231) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Sanjō.jpg by Kanō Tsunenobu (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Sanj%C5%8D.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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