Background
Emperor Uda was born on June 10, 866 in Kyoto, Japan. He was the third son of Emperor Koko. His mother was Empress Dowager Hanshi, a daughter of Prince Nakano (who was himself a son of Emperor Kanmu).
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Emperor Uda was born on June 10, 866 in Kyoto, Japan. He was the third son of Emperor Koko. His mother was Empress Dowager Hanshi, a daughter of Prince Nakano (who was himself a son of Emperor Kanmu).
Uda's father, Emperor Koko, demoted his sons from the rank of imperial royals to that of subjects in order to reduce the state expenses, as well as their political influence. Sadami was given the clan name of Minamoto and named Minamoto no Sadami. Later, in 887, when Koko needed to appoint his successor, Sadami was once again promoted to the Imperial Prince rank with support of kampaku Fujiwara no Mototsune, since Sadami was adopted by a half-sister of Mototsune. After the death of his father in November of that year, Sadami-shinno ascended to the throne.
After he ascended the throne he made Michizane Sugawara a minister and commissioned him with the work of curbing the disposition of Tokihira Fujiwara. He introduced many reforms in the administration of the country. Abdicated (897).
Uda had five Imperial consorts and 20 Imperial children. Particularly important sons include: Prince Atsuhito (884–930) and Prince Atsuzane (敦実親王) (893-967).