Reizei
Japanese emperor
Born
June 12th, 950
1075 years ago
Died
November 21st, 1011
1013 years ago — 61 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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Reizei reigned as the emperor of Japan during the Heian period. Ascending to the throne at a young age, his reign lasted from 967 to 969. The era was marked by a flourishing of Japanese culture, particularly in poetry and literature. Reizei himself was appreciated for his patronage of the arts and the promotion of the literary culture of the time. His imperial court became a center for artistic expression and cultural refinement, reflecting the values of the Heian court.
Patronized the arts during his reign
Contributed to the cultural development of the Heian period
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