Yōzei

Emperor of Japan
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Yōzei
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Yōzei

Summary

Yōzei is a human[1]. His place of birth was Heian-kyō[2]. He was born on January 2, 869[3]. He died in Reizen-in[4]. He died on October 23, 949[5]. He worked as a waka poet[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (310 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Heian-kyō[2], Yōzei…
  • Yōzei died in Reizen-in[4].
  • Yōzei was born on January 2, 869[3].
  • Yōzei died on October 23, 949[5].
  • Yōzei is buried at Mount Yoshida[9].
  • Yōzei's father was Seiwa[10].
  • Yōzei's mother was Fujiwara no Takaiko[11].
  • Yōzei was married to Yasuko-naishinnō[12].
  • Yōzei was married to Kyoko-joō[13].
  • Yōzei was married to Tomo no Yasuhira's daughter[14].
  • Among Yōzei's spouses was Fujiwara no Tōnaga's daughter[15].
  • Among Yōzei's spouses was Daughter of Ki clan[16].
  • A child of Yōzei was Motoyoshi-shinnō[17].
  • A child of Yōzei was Minamoto no Kiyokage[18].
  • A child of Yōzei was Mototoshi-shinnō[19].
  • A child of Yōzei was Minamoto no Kiyomi[20].
  • A child of Yōzei was Motohira-shinnō[21].
  • Yōzei held citizenship in Japan[22].
  • Yōzei worked as a waka poet[6].
  • Yōzei's professions included writer[7].
  • Yōzei held the position of Emperor of Japan[23].
  • Yōzei is recorded as male[24].
  • Yōzei's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Yōzei's family is recorded as Imperial House of Japan[26].
  • Yōzei's Commons category is recorded as Emperor Yōzei[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Yōzei was born in Heian-kyō[2]. He was born on January 2, 869[3]. His father was Seiwa[10]. His mother was Fujiwara no Takaiko[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include waka poet[6] and writer[7]. Yōzei held the position of Emperor of Japan[23].

Personal Life

Spouses include Yasuko-naishinnō[12], Kyoko-joō[13], Tomo no Yasuhira's daughter[14], Fujiwara no Tōnaga's daughter[15], and Daughter of Ki clan[16]. Children include Motoyoshi-shinnō[17], a poet[28], 0890–0943[29], of Japan[30]; Minamoto no Kiyokage[18], 0884–0950[31]; Mototoshi-shinnō[19], 0950–0964[32], of Japan[33]; Minamoto no Kiyomi[20]; and Motohira-shinnō[21].

Death and Burial

Yōzei died on October 23, 949[5]. He passed away in Reizen-in[4]. He is buried at Mount Yoshida[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Yōzei include Go-He[34], a sovereign[35], 1571–1617[36], of Ashikaga shogunate[37].

Why It Matters

Yōzei ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (310 views/month, #7,170 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include Go-He[34], a sovereign[35], 1571–1617[36], of Ashikaga shogunate[37].

FAQs

Where was Yōzei born?

Born in Heian-kyō[2], Yōzei…

Where did Yōzei die?

Yōzei passed away in Reizen-in[4].

Who were Yōzei's parents?

Yōzei's father was Seiwa[10]. Yōzei's mother was Fujiwara no Takaiko[11].

Who was Yōzei married to?

Yōzei's spouses include Yasuko-naishinnō[12], Kyoko-joō[13], Tomo no Yasuhira's daughter[14], and Fujiwara no Tōnaga's daughter[15].

What did Yōzei do for work?

Yōzei worked as waka poet[6] and writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [9] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation waka poet, writer
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  2. 14d ago · Mcampany · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child Motoyoshi-shinnō, Minamoto no Kiyokage, Mototoshi-shinnō +2
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