Kōnin
49th emperor of Japan
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Summary
Kōnin was born on November 18, 709[1]. He died on January 11, 782[2], in Heijō-kyō[3]. He worked as a ruler[4]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,525 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Nara[6]
- Father: Shiki no miko[7]
- Mother: Ki no Tochihime[8]
- Spouse: Inoe-naishinnō[9], Takano no Niigasa[10], Fujiwara no Ubuko[11], Fujiwara no Sōshi[12], Q141636934[13]
- Child: Kaijō[14], Noto-naishinnō[15], Prince Sawara[16], Emperor Kanmu[17], Sakahito[18], Osabe-shinnō[19], Hieda-shinnō[20], Minuma-naishinnō[21], Hirone no Morokatsu[22]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[23]
- Position held: Emperor of Japan[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Family: Imperial House of Japan[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Emperor Kōnin[27]
- Manner of death: natural causes[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[29]
- Name in native language: 光仁天皇[30]
- Sibling: Kasugaō[31]
- Japanese court rank: Junior Third Rank[32]
Why It Matters
Kōnin has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where did Kōnin die?
Kōnin passed away in Heijō-kyō[3].
Who were Kōnin's parents?
Kōnin's father was Shiki no miko[7]. Kōnin's mother was Ki no Tochihime[8].
Who was Kōnin married to?
Kōnin's spouses include Inoe-naishinnō[9], Takano no Niigasa[10], Fujiwara no Ubuko[11], and Fujiwara no Sōshi[12].
What did Kōnin do for work?
Kōnin worked as a ruler[4].