Emperor Shirakawa
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Summary
Emperor Shirakawa is a human[1]. Born in Kyoto[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1053[3]. He died in Kyoto[4]. He died on January 1, 1129[5]. He worked as a ruler[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,507 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Emperor Shirakawa was born in Kyoto[2].
- Emperor Shirakawa passed away in Kyoto[4].
- Emperor Shirakawa was born on January 1, 1053[3].
- Emperor Shirakawa was born on July 7, 1053[8].
- Emperor Shirakawa died on January 1, 1129[5].
- Emperor Shirakawa died on July 24, 1129[9].
- Burial took place at Fushimi-ku[10].
- Emperor Shirakawa's father was Go-Sanjō[11].
- Emperor Shirakawa's mother was Fujiwara no Shigeko[12].
- Emperor Shirakawa was married to Fujiwara no Kenshi[13].
- Emperor Shirakawa was married to Fujiwara no Michiko[14].
- Emperor Shirakawa was married to Fujiwara no Keishi/Tsuneko[15].
- Emperor Shirakawa was married to Minamoto no Shishi[16].
- Among Emperor Shirakawa's spouses was Minamoto no Raishi[17].
- Emperor Shirakawa was married to Kasuga-dono[18].
- A child of Emperor Shirakawa was Yasuko-naishinnō[19].
- A child of Emperor Shirakawa was Reishi-naishinnō[20].
- A child of Emperor Shirakawa was Emperor Horikawa[21].
- A child of Emperor Shirakawa was Kakugyō-hosshinnō[22].
- A child of Emperor Shirakawa was Kakuhō-hosshinnō[23].
- A child of Emperor Shirakawa was Kanshi-naishinnō[24].
- Emperor Shirakawa held citizenship in Japan[25].
- Emperor Shirakawa is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[26].
- Emperor Shirakawa worked as a ruler[6].
- Emperor Shirakawa held the position of Emperor of Japan[27].
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Origins and Family
Emperor Shirakawa's place of birth was Kyoto[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1053[3] and July 7, 1053[8]. His father was Go-Sanjō[11]. His mother was Fujiwara no Shigeko[12]. He is identified as part of the Japanese people ethnic group[26].
Career and Affiliations
Emperor Shirakawa worked as a ruler[6]. He held the position of Emperor of Japan[27].
Personal Life
Spouses include Fujiwara no Kenshi[13], an empress consort[28], 1057–1084[29], of Japan[30]; Fujiwara no Michiko[14], 1042–1132[31]; Fujiwara no Keishi/Tsuneko[15], a lady-in-waiting[32], b. 1050[33]; Minamoto no Shishi[16], 1070–1148[34]; Minamoto no Raishi[17], a lady-in-waiting[35]; and Kasuga-dono[18]. Children include Yasuko-naishinnō[19], 1076–1096[36], of Japan[37]; Reishi-naishinnō[20], an empress consort[38], 1078–1144[39], of Japan[40]; Emperor Horikawa[21], a ruler[41], 1079–1107[42], of Japan[43]; Kakugyō-hosshinnō[22], a priest[44], 1075–1105[45], of Japan[46]; Kakuhō-hosshinnō[23], a priest[47], 1092–1153[48], of Japan[49]; and Kanshi-naishinnō[24], 1090–1170[50], of Japan[51]. Emperor Shirakawa's religion is recorded as Buddhism[52].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include January 1, 1129[5] and July 24, 1129[9]. Emperor Shirakawa died in Kyoto[4]. He is buried at Fushimi-ku[10].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Emperor Shirakawa include Emperor Go-Shirakawa[53], an emperor[54], 1127–1192[55], of Japan[56].
Why It Matters
Emperor Shirakawa ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,507 views/month, #7,139 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Emperor Go-Shirakawa[53], an emperor[54], 1127–1192[55], of Japan[56].
FAQs
Where was Emperor Shirakawa born?
Emperor Shirakawa's place of birth was Kyoto[2].
Where did Emperor Shirakawa die?
Emperor Shirakawa passed away in Kyoto[4].
Who were Emperor Shirakawa's parents?
Emperor Shirakawa's father was Go-Sanjō[11]. Emperor Shirakawa's mother was Fujiwara no Shigeko[12].
Who was Emperor Shirakawa married to?
Emperor Shirakawa's spouses include Fujiwara no Kenshi[13], Fujiwara no Michiko[14], Fujiwara no Keishi/Tsuneko[15], and Minamoto no Shishi[16].
What did Emperor Shirakawa do for work?
Emperor Shirakawa worked as ruler[6].