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Emperor Sutoku
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Emperor Sutoku (崇徳天皇, Sutoku-tennō, July 7, 1119 – September 14, 1164) was the 75th emperor of Japan,[1] according to the traditional order of succession.[2]
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Emperor Sutoku 崇徳天皇 | |||||
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![]() Portrait of Emperor Sutoku by Fujiwara Tamenobu, 14th century | |||||
Emperor of Japan | |||||
Reign | February 25, 1123 – January 5, 1142 | ||||
Enthronement | March 18, 1123 | ||||
Predecessor | Toba | ||||
Successor | Konoe | ||||
Born | July 7, 1119 | ||||
Died | September 14, 1164(1164-09-14) (aged 45) | ||||
Burial | Shiramine no misasagi (白峯陵) (Kagawa) | ||||
Spouse | Fujiwara no Kiyoko | ||||
Issue | Prince Shigehito | ||||
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House | Imperial House of Japan | ||||
Father | Emperor Toba | ||||
Mother | Fujiwara no Tamako |
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Sutoku's reign spanned the years from 1123 through 1142.[3]