Emperor Suzaku

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Emperor Suzaku (朱雀天皇 Suzaku Tennō) (923-952) was the 61st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 930 to 946.

He was a son of Emperor Daigo and Empress Consort Onshi, a daughter of Fujiwara no Mototsune. During his reign Taira no Masakado staged a rebellion in the Kantō region and denominated himself the new emperor, but the rebellion was eventually put down.

He was succeeded by his younger brother, Emperor Murakami.

Preceded by
Emperor Daigo
Emperor of Japan
930-946
Succeeded by
Emperor Murakami