Prince Naga facts for kids
Prince Naga (pronounced Nah-gah) was an important Japanese prince who lived a long time ago. He was the son of Emperor Tenmu and Princess Ōe. His mother, Princess Ōe, was also the daughter of another emperor, Emperor Tenji. This meant Prince Naga came from a very important family! He had a full brother named Prince Yuge. Prince Naga passed away on July 9, 715.
Prince Naga's Life and Role
In the year 693, when Emperor Jito was ruling, Prince Naga and his brother Prince Yuge were given a special rank. This rank was called Kiyohiro 2, which was a high position in the government. Later, in 701, new rules for court ranks were made. Prince Naga then became a Nihon, which was another important title.
During the time of Emperor Monmu and Empress Genmei, Prince Naga received land. He was given 200 fudo (which means land units) in the years 704 and 714. Because his grandfather was Emperor Tenji, Prince Naga had a very strong family background. It was thought he might become a very high-ranking official, like Imperial Prince Hozumi.
However, Prince Naga died on June 4, 715. This was about a month before Imperial Prince Hozumi passed away. We don't know his exact age when he died. But, based on when his daughter Princess Chinu was born, historians believe he was in his mid-forties to early fifties.
Some people believe that Prince Naga was buried in the famous Kitora Tomb. This tomb is known for its beautiful ancient paintings.
Prince Naga's Family
Prince Naga came from a very important royal family.
Parents
- Father: Emperor Tenmu (who lived from about 631 to 686)
- Mother: Princess Ōe, who was the daughter of Emperor Tenji
- Full Brother: Prince Yuge (who lived from 673 to 699)
Children
Prince Naga had many children with an unknown wife.
- First Son: Prince Kawachi (died in 733)
- Second Son: Prince Kurisu (lived from 682 to 753)
- Third Son: Prince Chinu (born in 693, later known as Funya no Kiyomi, died in 770)
- Fourth Son: Prince Ishikawa
- Fifth Son: Prince Nagata
- Sixth Son: Prince Oichi (born in 704, later known as Bunko Oichi, died in 780)
- Seventh Son: Prince Nara
- Eighth Son: Prince Kayanuma
- Ninth Son: Prince Atoda (died in 763)
- First Daughter: Princess Hirose (died in 765)
- Second Daughter: Princess Chinu
