Emperor Junnin

Emperor Junnin
淳仁天皇
Emperor of Japan
Reign758–764
PredecessorKōken
SuccessorShōtoku
BornŌi (大炊)
733
DiedNovember 10, 765(765-11-10) (aged 31–32)
Awaji Island (Hyōgo)
Burial
Awaji no misasagi (淡路陵) (Hyōgo)
IssuePrincess Abe
Posthumous name
Chinese-style shigō:
Emperor Junnin (淳仁天皇)
HouseImperial House of Japan
FatherPrince Toneri
MotherTagima no Yamashiro

Emperor Junnin (淳仁天皇, Junnin-tennō; 733 – November 10, 765) was the 47th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. The seventh son of Prince Toneri and a grandson of Emperor Tenmu, his reign spanned the years 758 to 764.