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Emperor Seiwa

Type Figure Region Japan Time c. 850–878 Also known as Prince Korehito

Emperor Seiwa (c. 850–878) was the 56th emperor of Japan, eldest son of Emperor Montoku.…

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  1. c. 850–858Heian-kyō · Kyoto PrefectureEldest son of Emperor Montoku, childhood name Prince Korehito, raised in Heian-kyō, acceded in 858 after his father's death.
  2. 858–876Heian-kyō · Kyoto PrefectureAcceded in 858 as the 56th emperor; after his child accession, Fujiwara no Yoshifusa and Fujiwara no Mototsune successively served as regents, with court governance largely controlled by the Fujiwara clan.
  3. 876–878Heian-kyō · Kyoto PrefectureAfter abdicating to Emperor Yōzei in 876, he became a retired emperor; he died in Heian-kyō in 878.

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