Emperor Sutoku of Japan - Definition and Overview

Emperor Sutoku (崇徳天皇) (July 7, 1119 - September 14, 1164) was the 75th imperial ruler of Japan. He ruled from 1123 to January 5, 1142. His personal name was Akihito (顕仁) - note: different kanji than the name of the Present Emperor of Japan

Geneology

Sutoku was the eldest son of Emperor Toba. Some old books said he was actually the son of Toba's grandfather, Emperor Shirakawa.

Life

In 1156, after failing to put down the Hōgen Rebellion, he was exiled to Sanuki Province (modern-day Kagawa prefecture on Shikoku)

Eras of his reign

• Hōan
• Tenji
• Daiji
• Tenjō
• Hōen