Sanjō

Emperor of Japan
Person human Q357231
Sanjō
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Sanjō

Summary

Sanjō is a human[1]. He was born on February 5, 976[2]. He died on June 5, 1017[3]. He worked as a ruler[4] and poet[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (905 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Sanjō was born on February 5, 976[2].
  • Sanjō died on June 5, 1017[3].
  • Sanjō is buried at Kitayama[7].
  • Sanjō's father was Emperor Reizei[8].
  • Sanjō's mother was Fujiwara no Chōshi[9].
  • Among Sanjō's spouses was Fujiwara no Seishi[10].
  • Among Sanjō's spouses was Fujiwara no Kenshi[11].
  • Among Sanjō's spouses was Fujiwara no Yasuko[12].
  • Sanjō was married to Fujiwara no Genshi[13].
  • A child of Sanjō was Atsuakira-shinnō[14].
  • A child of Sanjō was Tōshi-naishinnō[15].
  • A child of Sanjō was Shōshin-nyūdōshinnō[16].
  • A child of Sanjō was Teishi-naishinnō[17].
  • A child of Sanjō was Shishi[18].
  • A child of Sanjō was Atsunori-shinnō[19].
  • Sanjō held citizenship in Japan[20].
  • Sanjō's professions included ruler[4].
  • Sanjō worked as a poet[5].
  • Sanjō held the position of Emperor of Japan[21].
  • Sanjō is recorded as male[22].
  • Sanjō's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Sanjō's family is recorded as Imperial House of Japan[24].
  • Sanjō's Commons category is recorded as Emperor Sanjō[25].
  • Sanjō's relative is recorded as Atsumoto-shinnō[26].
  • Sanjō's relative is recorded as Kenshi-naishinnō[27].

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Origins and Family

Sanjō was born on February 5, 976[2]. His father was Emperor Reizei[8]. His mother was Fujiwara no Chōshi[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ruler[4] and poet[5]. Sanjō held the position of Emperor of Japan[21].

Personal Life

Spouses include Fujiwara no Seishi[10], an empress consort[28], 0972–1025[29], of Japan[30]; Fujiwara no Kenshi[11], a lady-in-waiting[31], 0994–1027[32], of Japan[33]; Fujiwara no Yasuko[12], a lady-in-waiting[34], 0974–1004[35]; and Fujiwara no Genshi[13], 0979–1002[36]. Children include Atsuakira-shinnō[14], 0994–1051[37]; Tōshi-naishinnō[15], 1001–1022[38]; Shōshin-nyūdōshinnō[16], 1005–1085[39]; Teishi-naishinnō[17], an empress consort[40], 1013–1094[41], of Japan[42]; Shishi[18], 1003–1048[43]; and Atsunori-shinnō[19], 0997–1054[44].

Death and Burial

Sanjō died on June 5, 1017[3]. Burial took place at Kitayama[7].

Why It Matters

Sanjō ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (905 views/month, #7,209 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Who were Sanjō's parents?

Sanjō's father was Emperor Reizei[8]. Sanjō's mother was Fujiwara no Chōshi[9].

Who was Sanjō married to?

Sanjō's spouses include Fujiwara no Seishi[10], Fujiwara no Kenshi[11], Fujiwara no Yasuko[12], and Fujiwara no Genshi[13].

What did Sanjō do for work?

Sanjō worked as ruler[4] and poet[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5h ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Medical condition → blindness
    Sibling → Sonshi-naishinnō, Atsumichi-shinnō, Emperor Kazan +1
    Father → Emperor Reizei
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Japanese
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