People Who Died in 1129
Emperor Shirakawa of Japan
Japanese Emperor during the Heian period
Born
July 7th, 1053 971 years ago
Died
July 24th, 1129 895 years ago — 76 years old
Reigned as Emperor of Japan from 1073 to 1087. The period marked significant political changes, especially with the rise of the samurai class. After abdication, continued to exert influence as a retired emperor, often referred to as a cloistered emperor. This era saw a retreat from some of the more formal aspects of imperial rule. Patronized various cultural advancements and Buddhist practices, contributing to the religious landscape of Japan.
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