# Emperor Takakura

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Emperor Takakura  was the 80th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign spanned the years from 1168 through 1180.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 23 September 1161 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357261#P569))
- **Died:** 30 January 1181 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357261#P570))
- **Place of death:** Rokuhara mansions ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357261#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357261#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357261#P106))
- **Spouse:** Taira no Tokuko; Empress Dowager Shichijō-in; Konoe Michiko ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357261#P26))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (9 April 1168 – 18 March 1180) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357261#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Takakura born?**  
Emperor Takakura was born on 23 September 1161.

**What positions has Emperor Takakura held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Takakura include: Emperor of Japan (1168–1180).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Takakura](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Takakura) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q357261](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357261) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emperor Takakura.jpg by Fujiwara no Tamenobu (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emperor_Takakura.jpg)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

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