Emperor of Japan (626-672) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emperor Tenji (天智天皇, Tenji-tennō, 626 – January 7, 671), also known as Emperor Tenchi, was the 38th Emperor of Japan,[1] according to the traditional order of succession.[2] His reign started in 661 and ended in 671.[3]
| Tenji | |
|---|---|
| Emperor of Japan | |
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| Reign | 661–668 (regency) 668–672 |
| Predecessor | Saimei |
| Successor | Kōbun |
| Born | 626 |
| Died | January 7, 672) Ōmi no Miya(Shiga) |
| Burial | Yamashina no misasagi (Kyoto) |
Before he became the monarch, his personal name (imina) was Prince Naka-no-Ōe (中大兄皇子, Naka-no-Ōe no Ōji).[4]
He was the son of Emperor Jomei.
Prince Naka no Ōe was made heir apparent and Crown Prince in 661.
Prince Ōtomo (Ōtomo-shinnō) was the favorite son of Emperor Tenji; and he was also the first to be accorded the title of Daijō-daijin.[10]
Tenji improved the military forces which had been established during the Taika reforms.[11]
The actual site of Tenji's grave is known.[1] This emperor is traditionally venerated at a memorial Shinto shrine (misasagi) at Yamashina-ku, Kyoto.
The Imperial Household Agency designates this location as Tenji's mausoleum. It is formally named Yamashina no misasagi.[12]
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