Emperor Sutoku

Emperor of Japan
Person human Q349287
Emperor Sutoku
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Emperor Sutoku

Summary

Emperor Sutoku is a human[1]. He was born in Kyoto[2]. He was born on July 7, 1119[3]. He passed away in Tsuzumigaoka Shrine[4]. He died on September 14, 1164[5]. He worked as a waka poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,685 views/month, #6,965 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Emperor Sutoku was born in Kyoto[2].
  • Emperor Sutoku passed away in Tsuzumigaoka Shrine[4].
  • Emperor Sutoku was born on July 7, 1119[3].
  • Emperor Sutoku died on September 14, 1164[5].
  • Burial took place at Shiromine-ji Temple[8].
  • Emperor Sutoku's father was Toba[9].
  • Emperor Sutoku's father was Emperor Shirakawa[10].
  • Emperor Sutoku's mother was Fujiwara no Tamako[11].
  • Among Emperor Sutoku's spouses was Fujiwara no Kiyoko[12].
  • Emperor Sutoku was married to Hyōenosuke no Tsubone[13].
  • Emperor Sutoku was married to Q108176985[14].
  • A child of Emperor Sutoku was Shigehito-shinnō[15].
  • A child of Emperor Sutoku was Kakue[16].
  • Emperor Sutoku held citizenship in Japan[17].
  • Emperor Sutoku's professions included waka poet[6].
  • Emperor Sutoku held the position of Emperor of Japan[18].
  • Emperor Sutoku held the position of Daijō Tennō[19].
  • Emperor Sutoku is recorded as male[20].
  • Emperor Sutoku's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Emperor Sutoku's family is recorded as Imperial House of Japan[22].
  • Emperor Sutoku is part of Three Great Onryō of Japan[23].
  • Emperor Sutoku's Commons category is recorded as Emperor Sutoku[24].
  • Emperor Sutoku was part of the conflict Hōgen rebellion[25].
  • Emperor Sutoku's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Emperor Sutoku[26].
  • Emperor Sutoku's relative is recorded as Emperor Konoe[27].

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Origins and Family

Emperor Sutoku was born in Kyoto[2]. He was born on July 7, 1119[3]. Fathers listed include Toba[9], a ruler[28], 1103–1156[29], of Japan[30] and Emperor Shirakawa[10], a ruler[31], 1053–1129[32], of Japan[33]. His mother was Fujiwara no Tamako[11].

Career and Affiliations

Emperor Sutoku's professions included waka poet[6]. Positions held include Emperor of Japan[18], a hereditary title[34], in Japan[35] and Daijō Tennō[19], a Ranking (East Asian imperial houses)[36].

Personal Life

Spouses include Fujiwara no Kiyoko[12], an empress consort[37], 1122–1182[38], of Japan[39]; Hyōenosuke no Tsubone[13], b. 1150[40]; and Q108176985[14]. Children include Shigehito-shinnō[15], 1140–1162[41] and Kakue[16], 1151–1184[42].

Death and Burial

Emperor Sutoku died on September 14, 1164[5]. He passed away in Tsuzumigaoka Shrine[4]. Burial took place at Shiromine-ji Temple[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Emperor Sutoku include 4767 Sutoku[43], an asteroid[44].

Why It Matters

Emperor Sutoku ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,685 views/month, #6,965 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

Entities named for him include 4767 Sutoku[43], an asteroid[44].

FAQs

Where was Emperor Sutoku born?

Emperor Sutoku was born in Kyoto[2].

Where did Emperor Sutoku die?

Emperor Sutoku passed away in Tsuzumigaoka Shrine[4].

Who were Emperor Sutoku's parents?

Emperor Sutoku's father was Toba[9]. Emperor Sutoku's mother was Fujiwara no Tamako[11].

Who was Emperor Sutoku married to?

Emperor Sutoku's spouses include Fujiwara no Kiyoko[12], Hyōenosuke no Tsubone[13], and Q108176985[14].

What did Emperor Sutoku do for work?

Emperor Sutoku worked as waka poet[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

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  16. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · ~2026-50229-43 · 2026-09-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Spouse → Fujiwara no Kiyoko, Hyōenosuke no Tsubone, Q108176985
    Citizenship → —
    Father → Toba, Emperor Shirakawa
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