Kōtoku

Emperor of Japan (596–654, r. 645–654)
Person human Q317980
Kōtoku
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Kōtoku

Summary

Kōtoku is a human[1]. He was born on 596[2]. He passed away in Naniwa Nagara-Toyosaki Palace[3]. He died on November 24, 654[4]. He worked as a ruler[5] and monarch[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Kōtoku passed away in Naniwa Nagara-Toyosaki Palace[3].
  • Kōtoku was born on 596[2].
  • Kōtoku died on November 24, 654[4].
  • Kōtoku is buried at Yamada Uenoyama Kofun[8].
  • Kōtoku's father was Chinu[9].
  • Kōtoku's mother was Princess Kibitsu-Hime[10].
  • Kōtoku was married to Hashihito[11].
  • Kōtoku was married to Koashihime[12].
  • Kōtoku was married to Soga no Chichina[13].
  • A child of Kōtoku was Arima[14].
  • Kōtoku held citizenship in Japan[15].
  • Kōtoku worked as a ruler[5].
  • Kōtoku's professions included monarch[6].
  • Kōtoku held the position of Emperor of Japan[16].
  • Kōtoku is recorded as male[17].
  • Kōtoku's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Kōtoku's family is recorded as Imperial House of Japan[19].
  • Kōtoku's Commons category is recorded as Emperor Kōtoku[20].
  • Kōtoku's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Emperor Kōtoku[21].
  • Kōtoku's work location is recorded as Japan[22].
  • Kōtoku's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Kōtoku's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[24].
  • Kōtoku's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '孝徳天皇'}[25].
  • Kōtoku's posthumous name is recorded as 孝德[26].
  • Kōtoku's posthumous name is recorded as 孝徳[27].

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Origins and Family

Kōtoku was born on 596[2]. His father was Chinu[9]. His mother was Princess Kibitsu-Hime[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ruler[5] and monarch[6]. Kōtoku held the position of Emperor of Japan[16].

Personal Life

Spouses include Hashihito[11], Koashihime[12], and Soga no Chichina[13]. A child of Kōtoku was Arima[14].

Death and Burial

Kōtoku died on November 24, 654[4]. He died in Naniwa Nagara-Toyosaki Palace[3]. He is buried at Yamada Uenoyama Kofun[8].

Why It Matters

Kōtoku has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where did Kōtoku die?

Kōtoku died in Naniwa Nagara-Toyosaki Palace[3].

Who were Kōtoku's parents?

Kōtoku's father was Chinu[9]. Kōtoku's mother was Princess Kibitsu-Hime[10].

Who was Kōtoku married to?

Kōtoku's spouses include Hashihito[11], Koashihime[12], and Soga no Chichina[13].

What did Kōtoku do for work?

Kōtoku worked as ruler[5] and monarch[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [2] . wikidata.org.
  18. [4] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Mother Princess Kibitsu-Hime
    Occupation ruler, monarch
    Topic's main category Category:Emperor Kōtoku
    Languages spoken, written or signed Japanese
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