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Emperor Tenji

626 - 672

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Emperor Tenji (天智天皇, Tenji-tennō; 626 – January 7, 672), known first as Prince Katsuragi (葛城皇子, Katsuragi no Ōji) and later as Prince Nakano Ōe (中大兄皇子, Nakano Ōe no Ōji) until his accession, was the 38th emperor of Japan who reigned from 668 to 671. He was the son of Emperor Jomei and Empress Kōgyoku (Empress Saimei), and his children included Empress Jitō, Empress Genmei, and Emperor Kōbun. In 645, Tenji and Fujiwara no Kamatari defeated Soga no Emishi and Iruka. He established a new government and carried out political reforms. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Emperor Tenji is the 3,570th most popular politician (down from 3,495th in 2019), the 182nd most popular biography from Japan and the 62nd most popular Japanese Politician.

Emperor Tenji is most famous for his military achievements. He was able to subdue the rebellion of Prince Otsu in 669, and he also conquered the Korean kingdom of Baekje in 663.

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Among POLITICIANS

Among politicians, Emperor Tenji ranks 3,570 out of 19,576. Before him are Blanche I of Navarre, Abbas III, Mursili III, Mentuhotep I, Seleucus III Ceraunus, and Najib Mikati. After him are Ata-Malik Juvayni, Lütfi Pasha, Syphax, Cypselus, Pompeius Strabo, and Maria of Alania.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 626, Emperor Tenji ranks 3. Before him are Husayn ibn Ali, and Zaynab bint Ali. After him are Gertrude of Nivelles, Munmu of Silla, Rodoald, Balthild of Chelles, and Eanflæd. Among people deceased in 672, Emperor Tenji ranks 2. Before him is Pope Vitalian. After him are Emperor Kōbun, Recceswinth, Cenwalh of Wessex, and Chad of Mercia.

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In Japan

Among people born in Japan, Emperor Tenji ranks 182 out of 6,245. Before him are Fumimaro Konoe (1891), Hiroto Muraoka (1931), Masaki Kobayashi (1916), Yasuo Suzuki (1913), Emperor Kōgen (-272), and Akira Yoshizawa (1911). After him are Okita Sōji (1842), Iwane Matsui (1878), Motoo Tatsuhara (1913), Yukio Hatoyama (1947), Emperor Ōjin (210), and Tomohiko Ikoma (1932).

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Among POLITICIANS In Japan

Among politicians born in Japan, Emperor Tenji ranks 62. Before him are Kuniaki Koiso (1880), Emperor Suinin (-69), Emperor Kōtoku (596), Fujiko Fujio (1934), Fumimaro Konoe (1891), and Emperor Kōgen (-272). After him are Yukio Hatoyama (1947), Emperor Ōjin (210), Yasuhiro Nakasone (1918), Emperor Richū (336), Emperor Kaika (-208), and Ashikaga Yoshiaki (1537).

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