Kōnin

49th emperor of Japan
Person human Q958662
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Kōnin

Summary

Kōnin is a human[1]. He was born on November 18, 709[2]. He passed away in Heijō-kyō[3]. He died on January 11, 782[4]. He worked as a ruler[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,136 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Kōnin died in Heijō-kyō[3].
  • Kōnin was born on November 18, 709[2].
  • Kōnin died on January 11, 782[4].
  • Burial took place at Nara[7].
  • Kōnin's father was Shiki no miko[8].
  • Kōnin's mother was Ki no Tochihime[9].
  • Among Kōnin's spouses was Inoe-naishinnō[10].
  • Kōnin was married to Takano no Niigasa[11].
  • Kōnin was married to Fujiwara no Ubuko[12].
  • Kōnin was married to Fujiwara no Sōshi[13].
  • Among Kōnin's spouses was Q141636934[14].
  • Among Kōnin's spouses was Q141638569[15].
  • A child of Kōnin was Kaijō[16].
  • A child of Kōnin was Noto-naishinnō[17].
  • A child of Kōnin was Prince Sawara[18].
  • A child of Kōnin was Emperor Kanmu[19].
  • A child of Kōnin was Sakahito[20].
  • A child of Kōnin was Osabe-shinnō[21].
  • Kōnin held citizenship in Japan[22].
  • Kōnin's professions included ruler[5].
  • Kōnin held the position of Emperor of Japan[23].
  • Kōnin is recorded as male[24].
  • Kōnin's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Kōnin's family is recorded as Imperial House of Japan[26].
  • Kōnin's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Emperor Kōnin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Kōnin was born on November 18, 709[2]. His father was Shiki no miko[8]. His mother was Ki no Tochihime[9].

Career and Affiliations

Kōnin's professions included ruler[5]. He held the position of Emperor of Japan[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Inoe-naishinnō[10], 0717–0775[28], of Japan[29]; Takano no Niigasa[11], a consort[30], 0720–0790[31], of Japan[32]; Fujiwara no Ubuko[12], 0761–0829[33]; Fujiwara no Sōshi[13], 0758–0793[34]; Q141636934[14]; and Q141638569[15]. Children include Kaijō[16], 0724–0781[35]; Noto-naishinnō[17], 0733–0781[36], of Japan[37]; Prince Sawara[18], a Buddhist monk[38], 0750–0785[39], of Japan[40]; Emperor Kanmu[19], a ruler[41], 0737–0806[42], of Japan[43]; Sakahito[20], 0754–0829[44], of Japan[45]; and Osabe-shinnō[21], 0761–0775[46], of Japan[47].

Death and Burial

Kōnin died on January 11, 782[4]. He died in Heijō-kyō[3]. Burial took place at Nara[7].

Why It Matters

Kōnin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,136 views/month, #7,175 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where did Kōnin die?

Kōnin passed away in Heijō-kyō[3].

Who were Kōnin's parents?

Kōnin's father was Shiki no miko[8]. Kōnin's mother was Ki no Tochihime[9].

Who was Kōnin married to?

Kōnin's spouses include Inoe-naishinnō[10], Takano no Niigasa[11], Fujiwara no Ubuko[12], and Fujiwara no Sōshi[13].

What did Kōnin do for work?

Kōnin worked as ruler[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10h ago · 日巫女 · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Inoe-naishinnō, Takano no Niigasa, Fujiwara no Ubuko +3
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 13h ago · 日巫女 · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Inoe-naishinnō, Takano no Niigasa, Fujiwara no Ubuko +3
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P26]]: [[Q141636934]], #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1791108307454"
  3. 1d ago · 日巫女 · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of → human
    Place of death → Heijō-kyō
    Mother → Ki no Tochihime
    Child → Kaijō, Noto-naishinnō, Prince Sawara +6
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14005]]: [[Q11071123]], [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/289569|batch #289569]]"
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