Mommu
Emperor Mommu ( Japanese 文 武天皇 , Mommu-tennō ; * 683 ; † June 15, 707 ) was the 42nd Tennō of Japan . His proper name was Karu no miko (Prince Karu). He ruled from 697-707 in Fujiwara-kyō , today Kashihara , Nara Prefecture .
Life
Prince Karu was a son of Prince Kusakabe and Princess Ahe . His father was the Crown Prince Temmus , so Mommu is a grandson of Emperor Temmus and Empress Jitōs . His mother Ahe was a daughter of Emperor Tenji .
After Empress Jitō's abdication , his accession to the throne was announced on August 17, 697. He died 10 years later (707). His son Obito was still a child, so his mother took the throne until the child grew up.
The origins of the Nō theater can be traced back to his reign.
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| predecessor | Office | Successor |
|---|---|---|
| Jitō |
Emperor of Japan 697–707 |
Gemmei |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Mommu |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Monmu; 文 武天皇 (Japanese); Karu (proper name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | 42. Tennō of Japan |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 683 |
| DATE OF DEATH | June 15, 707 |