Emperor Daigo

Emperor Daigo (???? Daigo Tenn?) (January 18, 885– October 23, 930) was the 60th Imperial Ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from 897 to 930. He is also known as Imperial Prince Atsuhito.

Related Topics:
January 18 - 885 - October 23 - 930 - Imperial Ruler - Japan - 897 - Imperial Prince Atsuhito

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Emperor Daigo was the eldest son of his predecessor, Emperor Uda with his official wife, a daughter of a Fujiwara woman. He succeeded the throne after his father, the Emperor Uda, abdicated his throne. The highlight of Daigo's thirty four year reign was that he ruled by himself without the rengency of the Fujiwara clan, though he himself was part Fujiwara.

Related Topics:
Emperor Uda - Fujiwara

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

There was not too much political change during Emperor Daigo's rule. Rather, it was a time of flowering of the Heian Period. Emperor Daigo ordered a compilation of the Kokin Wakashu, the oldest waka collection compiled by request of the court. He also ordered construction of several halls in the Daigoji Temple, such as the Yakushi hall.

Related Topics:
Heian Period - Kokin Wakashu - Waka - Daigoji - Yakushi

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Emperor Daigo was succeeded by his son, Emperor Suzaku, after his death in 930.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~