Emperor Uda

Emperor Uda (???? Uda Tenn?) (May 5, 867- July 19, 931) was the 59th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from November 7, 887 to July 3, 897. His birthname was Sadami (??).

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May 5 - 867 - July 19 - 931 - Imperial ruler - Japan - November 7 - 887 - July 3 - 897

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Emperor Uda was the seventh son of Emperor K?k? by Princess Madarako whose grandfather was Emperor Kammu. His father, Emperor K?k?, demoted his sons from the rank of imperial royals to that of subjects in order to reduce the state expenses, as well as their political influence. Then Sadami was given the clan name of Minamoto and named Minamoto no Sadami. Later, in 887, when K?k? needed to appoint his successor, Sadami was once again promoted to the Imperial Prince rank with support of Kampaku (regent) Fujiwara no Mototsune, since Sadami was adopted by a half-sister of Mototsune.

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Emperor K?k? - Emperor Kammu - Minamoto - 887 - Kampaku - Regent - Fujiwara no Mototsune

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After the death of his father in November of that year, he ascended to the throne.

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In the beginning of his reign, Mototsune held the office of Kampaku, serving as regent. After Mototsune's death, Fujirwara no Tokihira and Sugawara no Michizane were in Uda's favor.

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Fujirwara no Tokihira - Sugawara no Michizane

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Uda founded Ninna-ji Temple and after his abdication made it his residence.

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In 897 he abdicated in favor of his eldest son by a Fujiwara woman, Prince Atsuhito.

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897 - Prince Atsuhito

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