He was pressured by the Taira clan to abdicate in favor of his uncle, who became Emperor Takakura.

His imperial mausoleum is designated as Seikanji no misasagi (清閑寺陵), located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto.

Kugyō (公卿) is a collective term for the very few most powerful men attached to the court of the Emperor of Japan in pre-Meiji eras.

These were hereditary courtiers whose experience and background would have brought them to the pinnacle of a life's career.

[12] [13] Unless otherwise noted (as BC), years are in CE / AD  * Imperial Consort and Regent Empress Jingū is not traditionally listed.