Emperor Seiwa

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Emperor Seiwa (清和天皇 Seiwa Tennō) (Third month, 25th day, 850 - Twelfth month, 4th day, 880) was the 56th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from the eleventh month, 7th day, 858 until the eleventh month, 29th day, 876. His birth name was Korehito (惟仁).

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He was the fourth son of Emperor Montoku. His mother was a court lady named Meishi or Akirakeiko (明子), the daughter of Fujiwara no Yoshifusa (藤原良房). He was the younger half-brother of Imperial Prince Koretaka (惟喬親王) (lived 844-897)

Many other children, most of whom descended to subject status as members of the Minamoto Clan (Seiwa Genji, specifically)

Originally under the guardianship of his maternal grandfather Fujiwara no Yoshifusa, he displaced Imperial Prince Koretaka (惟喬親王) as Crown Prince. Upon the death of his father in 858, Emperor Montoku, he became Emperor at the age of 8, but the real power was held by his grandfather, Yoshifusa.

  • 850 Birth. In the same year, investure as Crown Prince
  • 858 Enthronement
  • 876 Abdicates suddenly, enters Buddhist monastery
  • 880 Dies

From the site of his tomb, he was also referred to as Mizunoo (水尾) (see also Emperor Go-Mizunoo)

  • Tennan
  • Jōgan
Preceded by
Emperor Montoku		 Emperor of Japan
858-876		 Succeeded by
Emperor Yōzei
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