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Emperor Shirakawa

Emperor of Japan

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Emperor Shirakawa was the 72nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

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Born
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Place of birth
Kyoto wd
Died
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Place of death
Kyoto wd
Citizenship
Japan wd
Occupation
ruler wd
Spouse
Fujiwara no Kenshi, Fujiwara no Michiko, Fujiwara no Keishi/Tsuneko wd

Positions held wd

  • Emperor of Japan (18 January 1073 – 3 January 1087)

Questions

When was Emperor Shirakawa born?
Emperor Shirakawa was born on 1053 in Kyoto.
What positions has Emperor Shirakawa held?
Positions held by Emperor Shirakawa include: Emperor of Japan (1073–1087).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Emperor Shirakawa · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q60949 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Emperor Shirakawa.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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

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