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Emperor Heizei

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Also known as Heizei-tennō, Heizei Tennō, Heizei

Emperor of Japan

Key facts

Reign
806–809
Enthronement
April 9, 806
Predecessor
Kanmu
Successor
Saga
Born
Ate ( 安殿 ) , 773
Died
August 5, 824 (824-08-05) (aged 50–51), Heijō-kyō (Nara)
Burial
Yamamomo no misasagi (楊梅陵) (Nara)
Spouse
Fujiwara no Tarashiko/Taishi
Issue
Prince Abo Prince Takaoka Prince Kose Princess Kamitsukeno Princess Isonokami Princess Ōhara Princess Enu

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Named after
Heijō-kyō
Gender
male
Citizenship
Japan
Place of birth
Japan
Place of death
Heijō Palace
Occupation
Buddhist monk
Position held
Emperor of Japan
Languages spoken
Japanese
Religion
Buddhism
Image
Emperor Heizei.jpg
Significant event
Kusuko Incident
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date of birth
0774-09-25
date of death
0824-08-05
name in native language
平城天皇
name in kana
へいぜいてんのう
Commons category
Emperor Heizei
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Encyclopedic overview

HouseImperial House of Japan FatherEmperor Kanmu MotherFujiwara no Otomuro

Emperor Heizei (平城天皇, Heizei-tennō; 773 – August 5, 824), also known as Heijō-tennō, was the 51st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Heizei's reign lasted from 806 to 809.

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