Emperor Shomu

Emperor Sh?mu (???? Sh?mu Tenn?) (701 - May 2, 756{{an|Japanese_dates1 1}}) was the 45th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He was the son of Emperor Mommu and Fujiwara no Miyako, a daughter of Fujiwara no Fuhito. Sh?mu's aunt and predecessor, Empress Gensh?, gave him the throne when she abdicated in 724. In, 749, Sh?mu himself abdicated in favor of his daughter, Empress K?ken, but continued to control the government.

Notes

• Japanese dates correspond to the traditional lunisolar calendar used in Japan until 1873. May 2, 756 of the Japanese calendar corresponds to June 4, 756 of the Julian calendar.