# Emperor Shirakawa

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-06

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

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 1053 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60949#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Kyoto ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60949#P19))
- **Died:** 1129 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60949#P570))
- **Place of death:** Kyoto ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60949#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60949#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60949#P106))
- **Spouse:** Fujiwara no Kenshi; Fujiwara no Michiko; Fujiwara no Keishi/Tsuneko ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60949#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (18 January 1073 – 3 January 1087) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60949#P39))

## 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).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Shirakawa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Shirakawa) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q60949](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60949) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Shirakawa.jpg by Unknown author Unknown author (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Shirakawa.jpg)

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## Cite this page

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