Tenji

Emperor of Japan (626-672)
Person human Q314802
Tenji
Kanō Tan'yū · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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Tenji

Summary

Tenji is a human[1]. He was born on +0626-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. He passed away in Ōmi Ōtsu Palace[3]. He died on +0672-01-07T00:00:00Z[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and waka poet[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (246 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Tenji died in Ōmi Ōtsu Palace[3].
  • Tenji was born on +0626-00-00T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Tenji died on +0672-01-07T00:00:00Z[4].
  • Tenji is buried at Gobyōno Kofun[8].
  • Tenji's father was Jomei[9].
  • Tenji's mother was Kōgyoku[10].
  • Tenji was married to Empress Yamato[11].
  • Tenji was married to Soga no Ochi-no-iratsume[12].
  • Among Tenji's spouses was Soga no Mei-no-iratsume[13].
  • Tenji was married to Soga no Hitachi-no-iratsume[14].
  • Tenji was married to Abe no Tachibana-no-iratsume[15].
  • Tenji was married to Kagami no Ōsemi[16].
  • A child of Tenji was Princess Ōta[17].
  • A child of Tenji was Jitō[18].
  • A child of Tenji was Prince Takeru[19].
  • A child of Tenji was Princess Minabe[20].
  • A child of Tenji was Genmei[21].
  • A child of Tenji was Princess Yamanobe[22].
  • Tenji held citizenship in Japan[23].
  • Tenji's professions included politician[5].
  • Tenji worked as a waka poet[6].
  • Tenji held the position of Emperor of Japan[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Tenji is Aki no Ta no Kariho no Io no Toma o Arami Wa ga Koromode wa Tsuyu ni Nuretsutsu[25].
  • Tenji's image is recorded as Emperor Tenji (Kanou Tanyuu).jpg[26].
  • Tenji is recorded as male[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Tenji was born on +0626-00-00T00:00:00Z[2]. His father was Jomei[9]. His mother was Kōgyoku[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and waka poet[6]. Tenji held the position of Emperor of Japan[24].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Tenji is Aki no Ta no Kariho no Io no Toma o Arami Wa ga Koromode wa Tsuyu ni Nuretsutsu[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Empress Yamato[11], a poet[28], b. 0650[29], of Japan[30]; Soga no Ochi-no-iratsume[12]; Soga no Mei-no-iratsume[13]; Soga no Hitachi-no-iratsume[14]; Abe no Tachibana-no-iratsume[15]; and Kagami no Ōsemi[16], a poet[31]. Children include Princess Ōta[17], of Japan[32]; Jitō[18], a poet[33], 0645–0703[34], of Japan[35], specialised in poetry[36]; Prince Takeru[19], 0651–0658[37]; Princess Minabe[20], a waka poet[38], b. 0660[39], of Japan[40]; Genmei[21], a waka poet[41], 0660–0721[42], of Japan[43], specialised in poetry[44]; and Princess Yamanobe[22], 0650–0686[45], of Japan[46].

Death and Burial

Tenji died on +0672-01-07T00:00:00Z[4]. He died in Ōmi Ōtsu Palace[3]. He is buried at Gobyōno Kofun[8].

Why It Matters

Tenji ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (246 views/month, #7,086 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where did Tenji die?

Tenji passed away in Ōmi Ōtsu Palace[3].

Who were Tenji's parents?

Tenji's father was Jomei[9]. Tenji's mother was Kōgyoku[10].

Who was Tenji married to?

Tenji's spouses include Empress Yamato[11], Soga no Ochi-no-iratsume[12], Soga no Mei-no-iratsume[13], and Soga no Hitachi-no-iratsume[14].

What did Tenji do for work?

Tenji worked as politician[5] and waka poet[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [26] . wikidata.org.
  2. [3] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [23] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [2] . wikidata.org.
  24. [4] . mcnbiografias.com. mcnbiografias.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . 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
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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