Emperor Kōnin (光仁天皇 Kōnin Tennō) (October 13, 709¹ – December 23, 781²) was the 49th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from 770 to 781. His birth name was Shirakabe Ō. His Majesty Emperor Akihito of Japan The Emperor of Japan (天皇 tennō) is the symbol of Japan, the unity of its people and the head of the Japanese Imperial Family. ... Events Emperor Konin ascends to the throne of Japan, succeeding Empress Shotoku. ... Events Emperor Kammu succeeds Emperor Konin as emperor of Japan. ...

He was a son of Prince Shiki and a grandson of Emperor Tenji. Initially, he was not in line for succession, as Emperor Temmu and his branch held the throne. He married Imperial Princess Ikami, a daughter of the Emperor Shōmu, producing a daughter and a son. Tenji Emperor (From Ogura Hyakunin Isshu) Tomb of Emperor Tenji, Kyoto Emperor Tenji (天智天皇) (626-672), also known as Tenchi, was the 38th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ... Emperor Temmu (天武天皇) (c. ... Emperor Shōmu (聖武天皇 Shōmu Tennō) (701 - May 2, 7561) was the 45th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. ...

After his sister in law, the Empress Shōtoku (Koken), died, he was named her heir. The high courtiers claimed the empress had left her will in a letter in which she had appointed him as her successor. Prior to this, he had been considered a gentle man without political ambition. ...

Kōnin attempted to reconstruct the state finance and administrative organisations, which had been corrupted under the reign of Empress Kōken. ...

After some months, Princess Ikami was promoted to empress and her son became the crown prince. Later, she was accused of cursing her husband, Kōnin. Today, it is believed this accusation was revenge for depriving her son of the throne. Princess Ikami was stripped of the rank of the consort, and died soon after from illness, at least according to the official documentation.

After her death, Prince Yamabe, a son of Kōnin's by his concubine, Takano no Niigasa (former Yamato no Niigasa), who is said to be a descendant of King Muryeong of Baekje, was named crown prince. King Muryeong (462-523 r. ...

Notes

1. Japanese dates correspond to the traditional lunisolar calendar used in Japan until 1873. October 13, 709 of the Japanese calendar corresponds to November 18, 709 of the Julian calendar.
2. December 23, 781 of the Japanese calendar corresponds to January 11, 782 of the Julian calendar.

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