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'''Yamabe''' (山部; | {{Character Infobox | ||
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|birth = 737<br>{{Wiki|Heijō-kyō}}, [[Japan]] | |||
|death = 9 April 806<br>[[Kyoto|Heian-kyō]], Japan | |||
|species = [[Human]] | |||
|affiliates = {{Wiki|Imperial House of Japan|Imperial House}} | |||
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'''Yamabe''' (山部; 737 – 806), also known as '''Emperor Kanmu''' (桓武天皇), was the 50th {{Wiki|Emperor of Japan}}, reigning from 781 until his death.<ref>{{WP|Emperor Kanmu}}</ref> Kanmu is regarded as a foundational figure in [[Japan]]ese history, being the only emperor who wielded power that was unencumbered by regents or ''[[shōgun]]s''.<ref name="Echoes Shadows 07">''[[Echoes of History]] – Shadows'' – Episode 7: Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City</ref> | |||
==Biography== | |||
During his reign, Kanmu moved Japan's capital city from [[Nara]], home to many scandals involving the [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] clergy, to the new {{Wiki|Nagaoka-kyō}}. However, due to an uprising and subsequent religious issues, another relocation needed to be undertaken. Kanmu then set out on a trip with his {{Wiki|Geomancy|geomancers}} to find the perfect place for a new capital, eventually settling in what would become [[Kyoto]]. In 794, Kanmu arrived by palanquin along with his court and army at the {{Wiki|Kyoto Imperial Palace|Imperial Palace}},<ref name="Echoes Shadows 07"/> which would remain as the home to the Emperors of Japan until [[Mutsuhito|Emperor Meiji]] moved to [[Tokyo]] in 1869.<ref>{{WP|Kyoto Imperial Palace}}</ref> | During his reign, Kanmu moved Japan's capital city from [[Nara]], home to many scandals involving the [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] clergy, to the new {{Wiki|Nagaoka-kyō}}. However, due to an uprising and subsequent religious issues, another relocation needed to be undertaken. Kanmu then set out on a trip with his {{Wiki|Geomancy|geomancers}} to find the perfect place for a new capital, eventually settling in what would become [[Kyoto]]. In 794, Kanmu arrived by palanquin along with his court and army at the {{Wiki|Kyoto Imperial Palace|Imperial Palace}},<ref name="Echoes Shadows 07"/> which would remain as the home to the Emperors of Japan until [[Mutsuhito|Emperor Meiji]] moved to [[Tokyo]] in 1869.<ref>{{WP|Kyoto Imperial Palace}}</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 13:25, 3 April 2025
Yamabe (山部; 737 – 806), also known as Emperor Kanmu (桓武天皇), was the 50th Emperor of Japan, reigning from 781 until his death.[1] Kanmu is regarded as a foundational figure in Japanese history, being the only emperor who wielded power that was unencumbered by regents or shōguns.[2]
Biography
During his reign, Kanmu moved Japan's capital city from Nara, home to many scandals involving the Buddhist clergy, to the new Nagaoka-kyō. However, due to an uprising and subsequent religious issues, another relocation needed to be undertaken. Kanmu then set out on a trip with his geomancers to find the perfect place for a new capital, eventually settling in what would become Kyoto. In 794, Kanmu arrived by palanquin along with his court and army at the Imperial Palace,[2] which would remain as the home to the Emperors of Japan until Emperor Meiji moved to Tokyo in 1869.[3]
Appearances
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
References
- ↑
Emperor Kanmu on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Echoes of History – Shadows – Episode 7: Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City
- ↑ Kyoto Imperial Palace on Wikipedia