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Emperor Seiwa

Emperor of Japan

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Emperor Seiwa was the 56th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Seiwa's reign spanned the years from 858 through 876. He was the ancestor of the Seiwa Genji, who later became the leaders of the warrior class.

Quick facts

Born
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Died
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Citizenship
Japan wd
Occupation
ruler wd
Spouse
Fujiwara no Takaiko, Fujiwara no Tamiko, Minamoto no Takeko wd

Positions held wd

  • Emperor of Japan (7 October 858 – 18 December 876)

Questions

When was Emperor Seiwa born?
Emperor Seiwa was born on 10 May 850.
What positions has Emperor Seiwa held?
Positions held by Emperor Seiwa include: Emperor of Japan (0858–0876).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Emperor Seiwa · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q349243 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Emperor Seiwa.jpg by Ryōkyō (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 12 November 2026

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

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