Tenno Sanjo

Background

Tenno Sanjo was born on February 5, 976 in Kyoto, Japan. He was a second son of Emperor Reizei. His mother was Toko Fujiwara.

Career

Tenno Sanjo ascended the throne in 1009 and made Prince Atsuhira his heir apparent. The prince was a grandson of Michinaga Fujiwara. Michinaga often suggested to the Emperor to abdicate by reason of his eye trouble. The Emperor's illness grew worse because of his indignation at Michinaga and abdicated in 1016. Sanjo's reign spanned the years from 1011 through 1016.

Connections

Father:

Emperor Reizei

Mother:

Fujiwara no Chōshi

Spouse:

Fujiwara no Seishi

Spouse:

Fujiwara no Kenshi

Half-brother:

Emperor Kazan

Emperor Kazan (花山天皇), November 29, 968 - March 17, 1008) was the 65th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.