Emperor Kazan

Emperor of Japan
Person human Q361000
Emperor Kazan
Yoshitoshi Tsukioka (Taiso) (1839-1892) · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Emperor Kazan

Summary

Emperor Kazan is a human[1]. He was born in Kyoto[2]. He was born on November 29, 968[3]. He died in Kasan-no-in[4]. He died on March 17, 1008[5]. He worked as a ruler[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (171 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kyoto[2], Emperor Kazan…
  • Emperor Kazan passed away in Kasan-no-in[4].
  • Emperor Kazan was born on November 29, 968[3].
  • Emperor Kazan died on March 17, 1008[5].
  • Burial took place at Tenjin River[8].
  • Emperor Kazan's father was Emperor Reizei[9].
  • Emperor Kazan's mother was Fujiwara no Kaneko/Kaishi[10].
  • Emperor Kazan was married to Fujiwara no Shishi[11].
  • Emperor Kazan was married to Fujiwara no Tōko[12].
  • Emperor Kazan was married to Fujiwara no Shishi[13].
  • Among Emperor Kazan's spouses was Wakako-joō[14].
  • Emperor Kazan was married to Nakatsukasa[15].
  • Among Emperor Kazan's spouses was Taira no Heishi[16].
  • A child of Emperor Kazan was Akinari-shinnō[17].
  • A child of Emperor Kazan was Kakugen[18].
  • A child of Emperor Kazan was Kiyohito-shinnō[19].
  • Emperor Kazan held citizenship in Japan[20].
  • Emperor Kazan's professions included ruler[6].
  • Emperor Kazan held the position of Emperor of Japan[21].
  • Emperor Kazan is recorded as male[22].
  • Emperor Kazan's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Emperor Kazan's family is recorded as Imperial House of Japan[24].
  • Kasan-no-in is named after Emperor Kazan[25].
  • Emperor Kazan is part of Saigoku Kannon Pilgrimage[26].
  • Emperor Kazan's Commons category is recorded as Emperor Kazan[27].

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Origins and Family

Emperor Kazan was born in Kyoto[2]. He was born on November 29, 968[3]. His father was Emperor Reizei[9]. His mother was Fujiwara no Kaneko/Kaishi[10].

Career and Affiliations

Emperor Kazan's professions included ruler[6]. He held the position of Emperor of Japan[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Fujiwara no Shishi[11], a lady-in-waiting[28], 0969–0985[29], of Japan[30]; Fujiwara no Tōko[12], a lady-in-waiting[31], 0971–0989[32]; Wakako-joō[14]; Nakatsukasa[15]; Taira no Heishi[16]; and Fujiwara no Takeko[33], a lady-in-waiting[34]. Children include Akinari-shinnō[17], 0998–1035[35]; Kakugen[18], a Buddhist monk[36], 1000–1065[37]; and Kiyohito-shinnō[19], 0950–1030[38].

Death and Burial

Emperor Kazan died on March 17, 1008[5]. He passed away in Kasan-no-in[4]. The cause of death was cancer[39]. He is buried at Tenjin River[8].

Why It Matters

Emperor Kazan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (171 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Emperor Kazan born?

Emperor Kazan was born in Kyoto[2].

Where did Emperor Kazan die?

Emperor Kazan died in Kasan-no-in[4].

Who were Emperor Kazan's parents?

Emperor Kazan's father was Emperor Reizei[9]. Emperor Kazan's mother was Fujiwara no Kaneko/Kaishi[10].

Who was Emperor Kazan married to?

Emperor Kazan's spouses include Fujiwara no Shishi[11], Fujiwara no Tōko[12], Fujiwara no Shishi[13], and Wakako-joō[14].

What did Emperor Kazan do for work?

Emperor Kazan worked as ruler[6].

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  25. [39] . wikidata.org.
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  27. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Named after Kasan-no-in
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    Significant person Fujiwara no Nakamasa's daughter, Ukon-ama (nun Ukon)
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