Toneri Shinno

Background

Prince Toneri was born on January 28, 676 in Japan. He was a son of Emperor Tenmu.

Career

Prince Toneri was a scholar and was commanded by the Emperor to compile Nihonshoki (History of Japan) with the assistance of Yasumaro Ono and others. He was later appointed Prime Minister.

Connections

His consort was Taima-no-Yamashiro (or Tagima-no-Yamashiro) and he had many sons: Princes Mihara, Mishima, Fune (or Funa), Ikeda, Moribe, Miura and Ōi (later Emperor Junnin).

Some of his descendants (known as the Kiyohara clan) took the Kiyohara surname. Examples include Kiyohara no Natsuno, who was the grandson of Prince Mihara, Kiyohara no Fukayabu, Kiyohara no Motosuke and his daughter, Sei Shōnagon.

Father:

Emperor Temmu

Emperor Tenmu (天武天皇) was the 40th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Tenmu's reign lasted from 673 until his death in 686.

Mother:

Princess Nītabe

Princess Niitabe (新田部皇女) was a daughter of Emperor Tenji in Japan during the Asuka Period. Her mother was Lady Tachibana, whose father was Abe no Kurahashi Maro. Her elder sister was Princess Asuka.

Consort:

Taima-no-Yamashiro