Background
Emperor Yōzei was born on January 2, 869 in Kyoto, Japan. He was the son of Emperor Seiwa and Empress Takako Fujiwara. Original personal name: Sadaaki.
天皇 陽成
Emperor Yōzei was born on January 2, 869 in Kyoto, Japan. He was the son of Emperor Seiwa and Empress Takako Fujiwara. Original personal name: Sadaaki.
Ascended the throne (877). Emperor Yōzei appointed his father-in-law Mototsune Fujiwara regent and was content to leave the affairs of state to him. Due to ill health he abdicated after reigning seven years (884).
