Emperor Junna facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Emperor Junna淳和天皇 |
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| Emperor of Japan | |||||
| Reign | 29 May 823 – 22 March 833 | ||||
| Enthronement | 30 May 823 | ||||
| Predecessor | Saga | ||||
| Successor | Ninmyō | ||||
| Born | Ōtomo (大伴) c. 786 |
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| Died | 11 June 840 (aged 54–55) Heian Kyō (Kyōto) |
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| Burial | Ōharano no nishi no minenoe no misasagi (大原野西嶺上陵) (Kyoto) | ||||
| Spouse | Shoshi/Masako | ||||
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Prince Tsunesada | ||||
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| House | Yamato | ||||
| Father | Emperor Kanmu | ||||
| Mother | Fujiwara no Tabiko | ||||
Emperor Junna (淳和天皇, Junna-tennō, c. 786 – 11 June 840) was the 53rd emperor of Japan. He ruled from 823 to 833.
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About Emperor Junna
Emperor Junna had six empresses and imperial partners. He also had 13 sons and daughters. His personal name was Ōtomo.
Junna is honored at his tomb. The place where he is buried is called the Ōharano no Nishi no Minenoe Imperial Mausoleum. It is located in Nishikyō-ku, Kyoto.
Key Moments in Junna's Life
- 810: Junna became the crown prince (the next in line to be emperor) for Emperor Saga. He was 25 years old at this time. This happened after a rebellion by Emperor Heizei.
- 30 May 823: Emperor Saga stepped down from the throne. Junna, who was Saga's younger brother, became the new emperor. He was the third son of Emperor Kanmu.
- 22 March 833: After ruling for 10 years, Emperor Junna also stepped down. His adopted son became the new emperor, Emperor Ninmyō. After Junna left the throne, two former emperors were still alive: Emperor Saga and Emperor Junna. Saga was called the Senior Retired Emperor, and Junna was known as the Junior Retired Emperor.
- 11 June 840: Former Emperor Junna passed away at the age of 55. After his death, a powerful leader named Fujiwara no Yoshifusa worked to make Emperor Montoku the next emperor, instead of Junna's son, Prince Tsunesada. Junna's death helped the Fujiwara clan become even more powerful in Japan.
Eras During Junna's Reign
The years of Emperor Junna's rule are known by different era names (called nengō in Japanese).
Important Officials
The Kugyō were a small group of very powerful men in the Japanese court. They were close to the emperor before the Meiji period.
This special group usually had only three or four men at a time. These men came from important families. They had a lot of experience and had reached the highest levels in their careers. During Junna's time as emperor, some of these top officials included:
- Sadaijin (Minister of the Left): Fujiwara no Fuyutsugu (825–826) and Fujiwara no Otsugu (832–843).
- Udaijin (Minister of the Right): Fujiwara no Otsugu (825–832) and Kiyohara no Natsuno (832–837).
- Dainagon (Chief Counselor): Fujiwara no Otsugu (821–825), Yoshimine no Yasuyo (828–830), Kiyohara no Natsuno (828–832), and Fujiwara no Mimori (829–838).
Family Life
Emperor Junna had several wives and many children.
- Empress: Imperial Princess Shōshi (also known as Masako). She was the daughter of Emperor Saga.
- Son: Imperial Prince Tsunesada. He was once the Crown Prince.
- Son: Imperial Prince Motosada.
- Son: Imperial Prince Tsunefusa.
- Empress (posthumous honor): Imperial Princess Koshi. She was the daughter of Emperor Kanmu.
- Son: Imperial Prince Tsuneyo.
- Daughter: Imperial Princess Ujiko. She served as a special priestess at the Ise Shrine.
- Daughter: Imperial Princess Yushi.
- Daughter: Imperial Princess Sadako.
- Other important women at court:
- Princess Otsugu
- Nagahara no Motohime
- Tachibana no Ujiko
- Fujiwara no Kiyoko
- Kiyohara no Haruko
- Ōnakatomi no Yasuko
- Ōno no Takako
- Tachibana no Funeko
- Tajihi no Ikeko
- Children from other mothers:
- Imperial Princess Meishi
- Imperial Prince Yoshisada
- Imperial Princess Hiroko
- Imperial Princess Takaiko
- Imperial Princess Tomoko
- Mune no Chushi (who later left the imperial family)
See also
In Spanish: Junna Tennō para niños
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| Preceded by Emperor Saga |
Emperor of Japan: Junna 823–833 |
Succeeded by Emperor Ninmyō |
