Emperor Horikawa was the 73rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
Occupation
ruler
Position held
Emperor of Japan
Citizenship
Japan
Born
August 8, 1079
Died
August 9, 1107
Overview
was the 73rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
Horikawa's reign spanned the years from 1087 through 1107.
Biography
Before his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name (imina) was Taruhito-shinnō (善仁親王). He was also known as Yoshihito-tennō.
Horikawa was the son of Emperor Shirakawa. His mother was Fujiwara no Kenshi (藤原賢子), adopted daughter of Fujiwara Morozane (藤原師実). His wet nurse was a different Fujiwara no Kenshi (藤原兼子).
