Emperor Kōnin (光仁天皇, Kōnin-tennō, 18 November 709 – 11 January 782) was the 49th emperor of Japan,[1] according to the traditional order of succession.[2] Kōnin's reign started in 770 and ended in 781.[3]
| Kōnin | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of Japan | |
| Reign | 770–781 |
| Predecessor | Shōtoku |
| Successor | Kammu |
| Born | 18 November 709 |
| Died | 11 January 782 |
| Burial | Tahara no higashi no misasagi (Nara) |
Before he became the monarch, this prince's personal name (imina) was Prince Shirakabe (白壁)[4]
Kōnin had five wives and seven Imperial sons and daughters.[5]
- 8 September 769 (Jingo-keiun 3, 4th day of the 8th month): In the 5th year of Shōtoku's reign, she died; and Prince Shirakabe was her heir.[6]
- 28 August 770 (Jingo-keiun 4, 4th day of the 8th month): The succession (senso) was received by Prince Shirakabe, who was the 62-year-old grandson of Emperor Tenji.[4]
- 23 October 770 (Jingo-keiun 4, 1st day of the 10th month): Emperor Kōnin was said to have acceded to the throne (sokui) in a formal ceremony. The era name was changed to Hōki 1.[7]
- 781 (Ten'ō 1, 4th month): In the 11th year of Kōnin's reign, he abdicated in favor of his son who became known as Emperor Kammu.[5]
- 781 (Ten'ō 1, 12th month) : Kōnin died at the age of 73.[5]
After his death
Emperor Kōnin is traditionally venerated at his tomb; the Imperial Household Agency designates Tahara no Higashi no Misasagi in Nara as the location of Kōnin's mausoleum.[1]
The years of Kōnin's reign are more specifically identified by more than one era name (nengō).[7]
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