Emperor Junnin facts for kids
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| Emperor of Japan | |
| Reign | 758–764 |
| Predecessor | Kōken |
| Successor | Shōtoku |
| Born | 733 |
| Died | 10 November 765 Awaji Island (Hyōgo) |
| Burial | Awaji no misasagi (Hyōgo) |
Emperor Junnin (淳仁天皇, Junnin-tennō, 733–10 November 765) was the 47th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign started in 758 and ended in 764.
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Traditional narrative
Before he became the monarch, this prince's personal name (imina) was Ōi-shinnō (Ōi-no-ō). The posthumous name of Emperor Junnin was given by Emperor Meiji.
He was the seventh son of Prince Toneri, a son of Emperor Temmu. His father died when he was at the age of three, and he was given no rank nor office of the court.
In the older Japanese documents, he was often referred as the "unthroned emperor" (廃帝, Haitei).
Events of Junnin's life
His fate was changed in 757 when Empress Kōken named him as her heir (crown prince).
- 7 September 758 (Tenpyō-shōhō 2, 1st day of the 8th month): In the 10th year of Kōken's reign, the empress abdicated. The succession (senso) was received by her adopted son. Then Emperor Jimmu is said to have acceded to the throne (sokui). This was confirmed in ceremonies.
- 760 (Tenpyō-hōji 4): New coins were minted.
- 764 (Tenpyō-hōji 8): Junnnin was sent in exile to Awaji.
- 10 November 765 (Tenpyō-jingo 1, 23rd Day of the 10th Month): Former Emperor Junnin died in exile.
Junnin caused grain storage centers (Jōheisō) to be established in the provinces. The government stored rice from the years of good harvests. This rice was used to control higher prices when harvests of rice were not good. The Jōheisō were abolished during the Kamakura period.
After his death
The actual site of Junnin's grave is known. This emperor is traditionally venerated at a memorial Shinto shrine (misasagi) at Awaji.
The Imperial Household Agency designates this location as Junnin's mausoleum. It is formally named Awaji no misasagi.
In 1870, Emperor Meiji conferred the posthumous name and title by which he is now known.
Era of Junnin's reign
The years of Junnin's reign are identified by a single era name.
- Tenpyō-hōji (758-765)
Related pages
| Preceded by Empress Koken |
Emperor of Japan Junnin 758–764 |
Succeeded by Empress Shōtoku |
See also
In Spanish: Junnin Tennō para niños
