# Emperor Shijō

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Emperor Shijō  was the 87th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years 1232 through 1242.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 17 March 1231 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374020#P569))
- **Died:** 10 February 1242 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374020#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374020#P27))
- **Occupation:** sovereign ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374020#P106))
- **Spouse:** Kujō Genshi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374020#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (17 November 1232 – 10 February 1242) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374020#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Shijō born?**  
Emperor Shijō was born on 17 March 1231.

**What positions has Emperor Shijō held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Shijō include: Emperor of Japan (1232–1242).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Shijō](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Shij%C5%8D) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q374020](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q374020) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Shijō.jpg by Fujiwara no Tamenobu (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Shij%C5%8D.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Emperor Shijō". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-shijo. Retrieved 10 November 2026.