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Emperor Chi-Woo the Great of Baedalguk According to Gyuwon Sahwa and Hwandan-gogi, Emperor Chi-Woo (치우 천왕) was the 14th Emperor of the legendary Korean empire, Baedalguk, also known as Guri. Emperor Chi-Woo was said to have been a brilliant military strategist and swordsman.
Emperor Chūai Emperor Chūai (仲哀天皇, Chūai Tennō) was a Japanese monarch, the 14th emperor (tennō) of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. Emperor Chūai is considered by most historians to be a legendary figure, and the name Chūai Tennō was assigned to him posthumously by later generations.
Emperor Chūkyō (October 30, 1218 – June 18, 1234) was the 85th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from May 13 to July 29 of 1221, and was not officially listed as an emperor until 1870 due to doubts caused by the length of his reign.
Emperor Chongzong of Western Xia Emperor Xixia Chongzong of Western Xia (西夏崇宗), or Li Qianshun (李乾順), was a Tangut emperor of Western Xia (one of the four kingdoms that made up China, along with Song dynasty, Liao dynasty and Jin Empire) from 1086 until 1139. Where Chongzong is his temple name and Li Qianshun his living name, Shèngwéndì (聖文帝) is his posthumous name.
Emperor Ingyō Emperor Ingyō (允恭天皇 Ingyō Tennō) was the 19th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor or to his reign, but he is believed to have ruled the country during the mid-5th century CE.
Emperor Itoku Emperor Itoku (懿徳天皇 Itoku Tennō) was the fourth emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. No firm date can be assigned to this emperor and he is regarded by historians as a "legendary emperor".
Emperor Jianwen of Jin Emperor Jianwen of Jin (晋简文帝/晉簡文帝, pinyin Jìn Jiǎnwéndì, Wade-Giles Chin Chien-wen-ti) (320-September 12, 372), personal name Sima Yu (司馬昱), courtesy name Daowan (道萬), was an emperor of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (265-420) in China. He was the younger brother of Emperor Ming and installed by military leader Huan Wen.
Emperor Jianwen of Liang Emperor Jianwen of Liang (梁簡文帝) (503-551), personal name Xiao Gang (蕭綱), courtesy name Shizuan (世纘), nickname Liutong (六通), was an emperor of the Chinese dynasty Liang Dynasty. He was initially not the crown prince of his father Emperor Wu, the founder of the dynasty, but became the crown prince in 531 after his older brother Xiao Tong died.
Emperor Jiemin of Northern Wei Emperor Jiemin of Northern Wei ((北)魏節閔帝) (498-532), also known as Emperor Qianfei (前廢帝)As he was removed from the throne, he initially received no imperial posthumous name. The Book of Wei, written by Wei Shou, an official of the branch successor state Eastern Wei, referred to him as Emperor Qianfei ("the former deposed emperor"), but the competing successor dynasty, Western Wei, probably because of requests by his older brother Yuan Xin (元欣) the Prince of Guangling, gave him the relatively honoring posthumous name Emperor Jiemin.
Emperor Jimmu Emperor Jimmu (神武天皇 Jinmu Tennō; also known as: Kamuyamato Iwarebiko; given name: Wakamikenu no Mikoto or Sano no Mikoto, born according to the legendary account in the Kojiki on The first day of the first month, 660 BC, and died, again according to legend, on the eleventh day of the third month, 585 BC (both dates according to the lunisolar traditional Japanese calendar), was the mythical founder of Japan and is the first emperor named in the traditional lists of emperors. The Imperial house of Japan traditionally based its claim to the throne on its descent from Jimmu.
Emperor Jing of Han Emperor Jing of Han (188 BC–141 BC) was an emperor of China in the Han Dynasty from 156 BC to 141 BC. His reign saw the limit and curtail of power of feudal princes which resulted in the Rebellion of the Seven States in 154 BC.
Emperor Jing of Liang Emperor Jing of Liang (梁敬帝) (544-558), personal name Xiao Fangzhi (蕭方智), courtesy name Huixiang (慧相), nickname Fazhen (法真), was an emperor of the Chinese dynasty Liang Dynasty. As the only surviving son of Emperor Yuan, he was declared emperor by the general Chen Baxian in 555, but in 557 Chen forced him to yield the throne and established Chen Dynasty.
Emperor Jomei Emperor Jomei (舒明天皇 Jomei Tennō) (593- November 17, 641November 17, 641 corresponds to the Ninth Day of the Tenth Month of 641 (shinchū) of the traditional lunisolar calendar used in Japan until 1873.) was the 34th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
Emperor Jovan Nenad Emperor Jovan Nenad (died on July 26 1527, , also spelled as Tsar Jovan Nenad in English) was a leader of the Serb mercenaries in the Kingdom of Hungary who, using a period of struggle over Hungarian throne, created his state and crowned himself for emperor (tsar). He was born in town Lipova near river MureĹź, in northern Banat (today in Romania).
Emperor Kaika Emperor Kaika (開化天皇 Kaika Tennō) is the ninth emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. No firm date can be assigned to this emperor and he is regarded by historians as a "legendary emperor".
Emperor Kang of Jin Emperor Kang of Jin (晋康帝/晉康帝, pinyin Jìn Kāngdì, Wade-Giles Chin K`ang-ti) (322-November 17 344), personal name Sima Yue (司馬岳), courtesy name Shitong (世同), was an emperor of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (265-420). He was a son of Emperor Ming and younger brother (by the same mother) of Emperor Cheng.
Emperor Kazan Emperor Kazan (花山天皇 Kazan Tennō) (968-1008) was the 65th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from 984 to 986 - he was seventeen years of age at the time of the succession.
Emperor Keikō Emperor Keikō (景行天皇 Keikō Tennō) was the twelfth emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. No firm date can be assigned to this emperor and he is regarded by historians as a "legendary emperor".
Emperor Keitai Keitai (継体天皇 Keitai Tennō), or rather Keitai okimi was the 26th Japanese imperial ruler, according to the traditional order of succession. He is believed to have ruled central parts of the country during the early 6th century CE, and it is believed that the rule was somewhat centralized already at that time.
Emperor Kenzō Kenzō (顕宗天皇 Kenzō Tennō), or rather Kenzo okimi was the 23rd Japanese imperial ruler, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this monarch or to his reign, but he is believed to have ruled during the late 5th century CE.
Emperor Kimmei Emperor Kimmei (欽明天皇 Kinmei Tennō) (509-571) was the 29th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession, and the first to whom contemporary historiography assigns clear dates. His father was Emperor Keitai and his mother was Emperor Ninken's daughter, Princess Tashiraka (手白香皇女).
Emperor Kōan Emperor Kōan (孝安天皇 Kōan Tennō) was the sixth emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. No firm date can be assigned to this emperor and he is regarded by historians as a "legendary emperor".
Emperor Kōkaku Emperor Kōkaku (光格天皇 Kōkaku Tennō) (September 23, 1771 – December 11, 1840) was the 119th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from December 16, 1779 until May 7, 1817.
Emperor Kōmyō Emperor Kōmyō (光明天皇 Kōmyō Tennō) (January 11, 1322 – July 26, 1380) was the second of the Ashikaga Pretenders, although he was actually the first to be supported by the Ashikaga Bakufu. He claimed the throne from September 20, 1336 to November 18, 1348.
Emperor Kobun Emperor Kōbun (弘文天皇 Kōbun Tennō), also known as Prince Otomo (648 - 672) was the 39th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from the twelfth month fifth day, 671 to the seventh month 23rd day, 672.
Emperor Kogen Emperor Kōgen (孝元天皇 Kōgen Tennō) was the eighth emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. No firm date can be assigned to this emperor and he is regarded by historians as a "legendary emperor".
Emperor Kogon Emperor Kōgon (光厳天皇 Kōgon Tennō) (August 1, 1313The ninth day of the seventh month of the second year of Shōwa, according to the traditional lunisolar calendar – August 5, 1364The seventh day of the seventh month of the third year of Jōji, according to the traditional lunisolar calendar) was the first emperor to occupy the Northern Court of Japan. He held the throne from October 22, 1331The twentieth day of the ninth month of the third year of Gentoku, according to the traditional lunisolar calendar until July 7, 1333The twenty-fifth day of the fifth month of the second year of Shōkei, according to the traditional lunisolar calendar.
Emperor Konin Emperor Kōnin (光仁天皇 Kōnin Tennō) (November 18, 709November 18, 709 of the Julian calendar corresponds to the Thirteenth Day of the Tenth Month of the Second Year of Wadō of the Japanese lunisolar calendar. – January 11, 782January 11, 782 of the Julian calendar corresponds to the Twenty-third Day of the Twelfth Month of the Twelfth Year of Hōki of the Japanese lunisolar calendar.
Emperor Konoe Emperor Konoe (近衛天皇 Konoe Tennō) (June 16, 1139 – August 22, 1155) was the 76th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from January 5, 1142 to his death on August 22, 1155.
Emperor Korei Emperor Kōrei (孝霊天皇 Kōrei Tennō) was the seventh emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. No firm date can be assigned to this emperor and he is regarded by historians as a "legendary emperor".
Emperor Kotoku Emperor Kōtoku (孝徳天皇 Kōtoku Tennō) (596? - November 24, 654)November 24, 654 corresponds to the Tenth Day of the Tenth Month of 654 (kōin) of the traditional lunisolar calendar used in Japan until 1873.
Emperor Liezu of Southern Tang Xianzhu of Southern Tang 南唐先主 (also known as Li Bian) (d. 943) born as Xu Zhigao, was the founder of the Southern Tang kingdom, one of the most successful of the Ten Kingdoms of the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms Period (907-960).
Emperor Magus Caligula Emperor Magus Caligula (real name Masse Broberg), is the vocalist, lyricist and former bassist of Swedish black metal band Dark Funeral, and has been since 1996. He was also the original vocalist for Hypocrisy and has featured in other extreme metal bands including Dominion-Caligula (with former Dark Funeral secondary guitarist Dominion) and God Among Insects.
Emperor Min of Jin Emperor Min of Jin, Simplified Chinese character 晋愍帝, Traditional Chinese character 晉愍帝, Pinyin. Jìn Mǐndì, Wade-Giles Chin Min-ti (300-February 7, 318), personal name Sima Ye (司馬鄴 or 司馬業), courtesy name Yanqi (彥旗), was an emperor of the Jin Dynasty (265-420) and the last of the Western Jin Dynasty.
Emperor Ming of Jin Emperor Ming of Jin (晋明帝/晉明帝, pinyin Jìn Míngdì, Wade-Giles Chin Ming-ti) (299-October 18, 325), personal name Sima Shao (司馬紹), courtesy name Daoji (道畿), was an emperor of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (265-420). During his brief reign (323-325), he led the weakened Jin out of domination by the warlord Wang Dun, but at his early death, the empire was left to his young son Emperor Cheng, and the fragile balance of power that he created was soon broken, leading to the Su Jun Disturbance and weakening the Jin state even further.
Emperor Ming of Liu Song Emperor Ming of Liu Song ((劉)宋明帝) (439-472), personal name Liu Yu (劉彧), courtesy name Xiubing (休炳), nickname Rongqi (榮期), was an emperor of the Chinese dynasty Liu Song. He became emperor after his violent and impulsive nephew Emperor Qianfei was assassinated in 465, as he was regarded as more lenient and open-minded, but he soon turned cruel and suspicious as well after becoming emperor, and during his reign, his nephews and brothers were nearly all slaughtered on his orders, greatly weakening the Liu Song state and contributing to its fall in 479, just seven years after his death.
Emperor Ming of Northern Zhou Emperor Ming of Northern Zhou ((北)周明帝) (534-560), personal name Yuwen Yu (宇文毓), nickname Tongwantu (統萬突), was an emperor of the Chinese/Xianbei dynasty Northern Zhou, although at the start of his reign he used the alternative title "Heavenly Prince" (Tian Wang). He was made emperor after his younger brother Emperor Xiaomin was deposed and killed by the regent Yuwen Hu.
Emperor Ming of Southern Qi Emperor Ming of Southern Qi ((南)齊明帝) (452-498), personal name Xiao Luan (蕭鸞), courtesy name Jingqi (景栖), nickname Xuandu (玄度), was an emperor of the Chinese dynasty Southern Qi. He was a nephew of the founding emperor Emperor Gao, who later became prime minister during the reign of Emperor Gao's great-grandson Xiao Zhaoye (known by his posthumous demoted title of Prince of Yulin).
Emperor Ming of Western Liang Emperor Ming of Western Liang ((西)梁明帝) (542-585), personal name Xiao Kui (蕭巋), courtesy name Renyuan (仁遠), was a (disputed) emperor of the Chinese dynasty Liang Dynasty. As he, his father Emperor Xuan, and his son Emperor Jing controlled little territory and relied heavily on military support from Northern Zhou and Northern Zhou's successor state Sui Dynasty, most traditional historians did not consider them true emperors of Liang.
Emperor Mingyuan of Northern Wei Emperor Mingyuan of Northern Wei ((北)魏明元帝) (392-423), personal name Tuoba Si (拓拔嗣), was an emperor of the Chinese/Xianbei dynasty Northern Wei. He was the oldest son of the founding emperor Emperor Daowu.
Emperor Mingzong of Yuan China Khutughtu Khan (Classical Mongolian: Qutuɤtu qaɤan; Khalkha Mongolian: Хутагт хаан Hutagt haan), born Kuśala (Qošila, Küsala, Küsele, Хѳслэн Höslen), was the 12th grand-khan of the Mongol Empire (Dai-ön Ulus/Yuan Dynasty).
Emperor Mu of Jin Emperor Mu of Jin (晋穆帝/晉穆帝, pinyin Jìn Mùdì, Wade Giles Chin Mu-ti) (343-July 10, 361), personal name Sima Dan (司馬聃), courtesy name Pengzi (彭子), was an emperor of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (265-420). While he "reigned" 17 years, most of the years were as a child, with the actual power in such figures as his mother Empress Chu Suanzi, He Chong (何充), his granduncle Sima Yu the Prince of Kuaiji, Yin Hao, and Huan Wen.
Emperor Nakamikado Emperor Nakamikado (中御門天皇 Nakamikado Tennō) (January 14, 1702 - May 10, 1737) was the 114th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from July 27, 1709 to April 13, 1735.
Emperor Nijō Emperor Nijō (二条天皇 Nijō Tennō) (July 31, 1143 – September 5, 1165) was the 78th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from September 5, 1158 to August 3, 1165.
Emperor Ninkō Emperor Ninkō (仁孝天皇, Ninkō Tenno) (March 16, 1800 – February 21, 1846) was the 120th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from October 31, 1817 to February 21, 1846.
Emperor Nintoku Emperor Nintoku (仁徳天皇 Nintoku Tennō) was the 16th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor or to his reign, but he is considered to have ruled the country during the early 5th century AD.
Emperor Norton in popular culture Joshua Abraham Norton (ca. 1815 – January 8, 1880), also known as His Imperial Majesty Emperor Norton I, was a celebrated citizen of San Francisco who proclaimed himself "Emperor of these United States and Protector of Mexico" in 1859.
Emperor Norton Records Emperor Norton Records, a now defunct Los Angeles-based electronica and dance music record label. Some of the artists in their catalog included Arling & Cameron, Money Mark, Takako Minekawa and The Fantastic Plastic Machine.
Emperor of Austria The phrase Emperor of Austria describes an hereditary imperial title and position proclaimed in 1804 by the Austrian Habsburg Holy Roman Emperor Francis II and continually held by him and his immediate successors until the Habsburg dynasty was finally overthrown in 1918.
Emperor of Destruction Emperor of Destruction (Hakai Daitei 破壊大帝) is a fictional rank exclusive to the Transformers metaseries. It was originally only found in Japanese Transformers series (including the Japanese versions of the US cartoon that aired in the 1980s) but has occasionally appeared in Western Transformer literature as well.
Emperor of Ethiopia The Emperor (Ge'ez: ንጉሠ ነገሥት, , "King of Kings") of Ethiopia was the hereditary ruler of Ethiopia until the abolition of the monarchy in 1975. The Emperor was the head of state and head of government, with ultimate executive, judicial and legislative power in that country.
Emperor of China The Emperor of China () was the title given to the rulers of China from the founding of the Qin Dynasty in 221 BC until the fall of the Qing Dynasty in 1912. In addition to theoretically having unlimited powers, the Emperor was the symbol of imperial power.
Emperor of the Fading Suns Emperor of the Fading Suns is a science fiction "grand-scale" space strategy computer game made by Holistic Design in 1996. Other games made by Holistic Design were Merchant Prince and Hammer of the Gods.
Emperor Pilaf "Emperor" Pilaf is a fictional character in the Dragon Ball manga and anime in which he appears as a major antagonist. He is a small, impish demi-human who craves nothing more than power and dreams of ruling the world.
Emperor Pilaf Saga The Emperor Pilaf Saga (called The Saga of Goku in the KidMark dub) is the first fictional saga in the Dragon Ball manga and anime. It is in this saga that Goku and Bulma meet, and where they also meet allies Yamcha, Puar, Oolong, Chi-Chi, Master Roshi, and others.
Emperor Qianfei of Liu Song Emperor Qianfei of Liu Song ((劉)宋前廢帝) (449-465), personal name Liu Ziye (劉子業), nickname Fashi (法師), was an emperor of the Chinese dynasty Liu Song. His brief reign as a teenager was known for his violent and impulsive acts, including the slaughter of many high level officials and his sexually immoral behavior.
Emperor Reigen Emperor Reigen (霊元天皇 Reigen Tennō) (July 9, 1654 - September 24, 1732) was the 112th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Reigen reigned from March 5, 1663 until May 2, 1687.
Emperor Reizei Emperor Reizei (冷泉天皇 Reizei Tennō) (12 June, 950 - 21 November, 1011) was the 63rd emperor of Japan (967 - 969), according to the traditional order of succession. His name in birth was Prince Norihira (冷泉天皇).
Emperor Renzong of Yuan China Emperor Renzong of Yuan China was the 4th leader of the Yuan Dynasty to rule as Emperor of China and did so between 1311 and 1320. Renzong stood out among the Mongol rulers of China as an adopter of the culture of China.
Emperor Richū Emperor Richū (履中天皇 Richū Tennō) was the 17th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor or to his reign, but he is believed to have ruled the country during the early 5th century CE.
Emperor Rokujō Emperor Rokujō (六条天皇 Rokujō Tennō) (December 28, 1164 – August 23, 1176) was the 79th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He ruled from August 3, 1165 to March 30, 1168.
Emperor Saga Emperor Saga (嵯峨天皇, Saga tennō) (786–842) was the 52nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He was the second son of Emperor Kammu, and younger brother of Emperor Heizei, his predecessor.
Emperor Sakuramachi Emperor Sakuramachi (桜町天皇 Sakuramachi Tennō) (February 8, 1720 – May 28, 1750) was the 115th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from April 13, 1735 to June 9, 1747.
Emperor Seimu Emperor Seimu (成務天皇 Seimu Tennō) was the 13th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm date can be assigned to this emperor and he is regarded by historians as a "legendary emperor".
Emperor Seinei Emperor Seinei (清寧天皇 Seinei Tennō), or rather Shiraka no okimi was the 22nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor or to his reign, but he is believed to have ruled the country during the late 5th century CE.
Emperor Seiwa Emperor Seiwa (清和天皇 Seiwa Tennō) (Third month, 25th day, 850 - Twelfth month, 4th day, 880) was the 56th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from the eleventh month, 7th day, 858 until the eleventh month, 29th day, 876.
Emperor Senka Emperor Senka (宜化天皇 Senka Tennō) was the 28th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor or to his reign, but he is believed to have ruled the country during the early 6th century CE.
Emperor Shao of Liu Song Emperor Shao of (Liu) Song ((劉)宋少帝) (406-424), also known by his post-removal title Prince of Yingyang (營陽王), personal name Liu Yifu (劉義符), nickname Chebing (車兵), was an emperor of the Chinese dynasty Liu Song. He was the oldest son of the founding emperor, Emperor Wu, and became emperor after his father's death in 422.
Emperor Shirakawa Emperor Shirakawa (白河天皇 Shirakawa Tennō) (July 7, 1053 – July 24, 1129) was the 72nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from January 18, 1073 to January 5, 1087.
Emperor Shizong of Liao Emperor Shizong (YÄ“lÇś RuÇŽn) of Liao is the third emperor of Liao dynasty, reigning from 947 to 951. After Emperor Taizong's death, Shizong came into power after an agreement between the Dowager and several ministers.
Emperor Shōmu Emperor Shōmu (聖武天皇 Shōmu Tennō) (701 - May 2, 756) was the 45th imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He was the son of Emperor Mommu and Fujiwara no Miyako, a daughter of Fujiwara no Fuhito.
Emperor Shoko Emperor Shōkō (称光天皇 Shōkō Tennō) (May 12, 1401 - August 30, 1428) was the 101st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from October 5 1412 until his death on August 30 1428.
Emperor Shun of Liu Song Emperor Shun of Liu Song ((劉)宋順帝) (467-479), personal name Liu Zhun (劉準), courtesy name Zhongmou (仲謀), nickname Zhiguan (智觀), was an emperor of the Chinese dynasty Liu Song. He became emperor in 477 after his violent older brother Emperor Houfei was assassinated by his attendant at the instigation of the general Xiao Daocheng, but in his brief reign was effectively Xiao's puppet.
Emperor Suinin Emperor Suinin (垂仁天皇 Suinin Tennō) was the eleventh emperor of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. No firm date can be assigned to this emperor and he is regarded by historians as a "legendary emperor".
Emperor Sujin Emperor Sujin (崇神天皇 Sujin Tennō) was the tenth imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. No firm date can be assigned to this emperor and he is regarded by historians as a "legendary emperor".
Emperor Sukō Emperor Sukō (崇光天皇 Sukō Tennō) (May 25, 1334 – January 31, 1398) was the third of Ashikaga Pretenders during the Period of the Northern and Southern Courts. He claimed the throne from November 18, 1348 until November 26, 1351.
Emperor Sushun Emperor Sushun (崇峻天皇 Sushun Tennō) was the 32nd emperor of Japan (587-592), according to the traditional order of succession. He was the twelfth son of the Emperor Kimmei by Oane no Kimi (小姉君), a daughter of Soga no Iname who was the chief of the Soga clan.
Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei ((北)魏太武帝) (408-452), personally name Tuoba Tao (拓拔燾), nickname Foli (佛貍),The Japanese Wikipedia article on him indicates that this should actually be pronounced Bürl, and meant "wolf" in the Xianbei language, but did not cite its source for this information. was an emperor of the Chinese/Xianbei dynasty Northern Wei.
Emperor Taizong of Song Emperor Taizong (November 20, 939 - May 8, 997), born Zhao Kuangyi, was the second emperor of the Song Dynasty of China from 976 to 997. He was the younger brother of Emperor Taizu (both born of the same mother).
Emperor Takakura Emperor Takakura (高倉天皇 Takakura Tennō) (September 23, 1161 – January 30, 1181) was the 80th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from March 30, 1168 to March 18, 1180.
Emperor Tenji Emperor Tenji (天智天皇 Tenji Tennō) (626-672), also known as Prince Naka no Ōe (中大兄皇子, Naka no Ōe no Ōji) and Emperor Tenchi, was the 38th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He was the son of Emperor Jomei, but was preceded as ruler by his mother Empress Saimei.
Emperor Toba Emperor Toba (鳥羽天皇 Toba Tennō) (February 24, 1103 – July 20, 1156) was the 74th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He reigned from 1107 to 1123, but actual power was held by the "retired" Emperor Shirakawa in a process known as cloistered rule.
Emperor Wen of Chen Emperor Wen of Chen (陳文帝) (522-566), personal name Chen Qian (陳蒨), courtesy name Zihua (子華), was an emperor of the Chinese dynasty Chen Dynasty. He was the nephew of the founding emperor, Emperor Wu (Chen Baxian), and after emperor Wu's death in 559, the officials supported him to be emperor since Emperor Wu's only surviving son, Chen Chang, was detained by rival Northern Zhou.
Emperor Wen of Liu Song Emperor Wen of Liu Song ((劉)宋文帝) (407-453), personal name Liu Yilong (劉義隆), nickname Che'er (車兒), was an emperor of the Chinese dynasty Liu Song. He was the third son of the dynastic founder Emperor Wu (Liu Yu).
Emperor Wen of Western Wei Emperor Wen of Western Wei ((西)魏文帝) (507-551), personal name Yuan Baoju (元寶炬), was an emperor of the Chinese/Xianbei state Western Wei -- a branch successor state to Northern Wei. In 534, Yuan Baoju, then the Prince of Nanyang, followed his cousin Emperor Xiaowu in fleeing from the capital Luoyang to Chang'an, after a fallout between Emperor Xiaowu and the paramount general Gao Huan.
Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei Emperor Wencheng of Northern Wei ((北)魏文成帝) (440Historical resources also inconsistently sometimes give his birthdate as 448; however, that would make him only six years older than his son Emperor Xianwen, and therefore appears to be rather unlikely.-465), personal name Tuoba Jun (拓拔濬), was an emperor of the Chinese/Xianbei dynasty Northern Wei.
Emperor Wenxuan of Northern Qi Emperor Wenxuan of (Northern) Qi ((北)齊文宣帝) (529-559), personal name Gao Yang (高洋), courtesy name Zijin (子進), was the first emperor of the Chinese dynasty Northern Qi. He was the second son of Eastern Wei's paramount general Gao Huan, and the death of his brother and Gao Huan's designated successor Gao Cheng in 549 became the regent of Eastern Wei.
Emperor Wu of Han Emperor Wu of Han (), (156 BCHis date of birth is sometimes noted as being August 27.–March 29, 87 BC), personal name Liu Che (劉徹), was the seventh emperor of the Han Dynasty in China, ruling from 141 BC to 87 BC.
Emperor Wu of Chen Emperor Wu of Chen (陳武帝) (503-559), personal name Chen Baxian (陳霸先), courtesy name Xingguo (興國), nickname Fasheng (法生), was the first emperor of the Chinese dynasty Chen Dynasty. He first distinguished himself as a Liang Dynasty general during the campaign against the rebel general Hou Jing, and he was progressively promoted.
Emperor Wu of Liang Emperor Wu of Liang (梁武帝) (464-549), personal name Xiao Yan (蕭衍), courtesy name Shuda (叔達), nickname Lian'er (練兒), was the founding emperor of the Chinese dynasty Liang Dynasty. His reign, until the end, was one of the most stable and prosperous during the Southern Dynasties.
Emperor Wu of Liu Song Emperor Wu of (Liu) Song ((劉)宋武帝) (363-422), personal name Liu Yu (劉裕), courtesy name Dexing (德興), nickname Jinu (寄奴), was the founding emperor of the Chinese dynasty Liu Song. He came from a humble background, but became prominent after leading a rebellion in 404 to overthrow Huan Xuan, who had usurped the Jin throne in 403.
Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou Emperor Wu of Northern Zhou ((北)周武帝) (543-578), personal name Yuwen Yong (宇文邕), nickname Miluotu (禰羅突), was an emperor of the Chinese/Xianbei dynasty Northern Zhou. As was the case of the reigns of his brothers Emperor Xiaomin and Emperor Ming, the early part of his reign was dominated by his cousin Yuwen Hu, but in 572 he ambushed Yuwen Hu and seized power personally.
Emperor Wu of Southern Qi Emperor Wu of Southern Qi ((南)齊武帝) (440-493), personal name Xiao Ze (蕭賾), courtesy name Xuanyuan (宣遠), nickname Long'er (龍兒), was the second emperor of the Chinese Southern Qi Dynasty. He was considered to be an able and diligent emperor, although he was also criticized for wastefulness.
Emperor Wucheng of Northern Qi Emperor Wucheng of Northern Qi ((北)齊武成帝) (537-569), personal name Gao Dan (高湛), nickname Buluoji (步落稽), was an emperor of the Chinese dynasty Northern Qi. During his reign, he devoted much of his time to feasting and pleasure-seeking, neglecting the affairs of the state and causing Northern Qi's political system to degrade quickly.
Emperor Xian of Han Emperor Xiàn of Han (Traditional 漢獻帝, Simplified 汉献帝, Pinyin Hàn Xiàn dì, Wade-Giles Han Hsien-ti; 181-234, reigned 189-220) was the last emperor of the Chinese Han Dynasty. He abdicated in favor of Cao Pi and was given the title of Duke of Shanyang ("Shanyang gong").
Emperor Xianwen of Northern Wei Emperor Xianwen of Northern Wei ((北)魏獻文帝) (454-476), personal name Tuoba Hong, was an emperor of the Chinese/Xianbei dynasty Northern Wei. He was the first emperor in Chinese history who, after retiring in favor of his son Emperor Xiaowen to become Taishang Huang (retired emperor) in 471, continued to hold onto power until his death in 476 -- when he was killed by his stepmother Empress Dowager Feng over his having executed a lover of hers.
Emperor Xiaojing of Eastern Wei Emperor Xiaojing of Eastern Wei ((東)魏孝靜帝) (524-552), personal name Yuan Shanjian (元善見), was the only emperor of the Chinese/Xianbei dynasty Eastern Wei -- a branch successor state to Northern Wei. In 524, Northern Wei's paramount general Gao Huan, after Emperor Xiaowu had fled the capital Luoyang to reestablish the imperial government at Chang'an, made Emperor Xiaojing emperor as Emperor Xiaowu's replacement, and moved the capital from Luoyang to Yecheng (鄴城, in modern Handan, Hebei), thus dividing Northern Wei into two, and Emperor Xiaojing's state became known as Eastern Wei.
Emperor Xiaomin of Northern Zhou Emperor Xiaomin of Northern Zhou ((北)周孝閔帝) (542-557), personal name Yuwen Jue (宇文覺), nickname Tuoluoni (陀羅尼), was an emperor of the Chinese/Xianbei dynasty Northern Zhou (although he used the alternative title "Heavenly Prince" (Tian Wang). He was the heir of Western Wei's paramount general Yuwen Tai, and after Yuwen Tai's death in 556, his cousin Yuwen Hu, serving as his guardian, forced Emperor Gong of Western Wei to yield the throne to Yuwen Jue in spring 557, establishing Northern Zhou.
Emperor Xiaoming of Northern Wei Emperor Xiaoming of Northern Wei ((北)魏孝明帝) (510-528), personal name Yuan Xu (元詡), was an emperor of the Chinese/Xianbei dynasty Northern Wei. Due to his young age (five) when he ascended the throne at 515, governmental matters were dominated by his mother Empress Dowager Hu (with an intervening regency by the official Yuan Cha from 520 to 525), whose overly lenient attitude toward officials' corruptions spurred many agrarian rebellions that threw essentiallly the entire state into war.
Emperor Xiaowu of Jin Emperor Xiaowu of Jin (晋孝武帝/晉孝武帝, pinyin Jìn Xiàowǔdì, Wade-Giles Chin Hsiao-wu-ti) (362-396), personal name Sima Yao (司馬曜), courtesy name Changming (昌明), was an emperor of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (265-420) in China. During his reign, Jin saw itself survive a major attempt by Former Qin to destroy it, but he would be the last Jin emperor to actually exercise imperial power, as his sons Emperor An and Emperor Gong would be controlled by regents and warlords.

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