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He was the eldest son of [[Emperor Kammu]], and succeeded to the throne in [[806]] upon Kammu's death. He reigned only three years before being succeeded by his brother, who took the throne as [[Emperor Saga]].
He was the eldest son of [[Emperor Kammu]], and succeeded to the throne in [[806]] upon Kammu's death. He reigned only three years before being succeeded by his brother, who took the throne as [[Emperor Saga]].
As Retired Emperor, he attempted in [[810]]/9 to have the imperial capital returned to [[Heijo-kyo|Heijô-kyô]]. This ultimately failed, and was known as the [[Kusuko Incident]] (''Kusuko no hen''').<ref>Gallery labels, Kyoto Asny, Kyoto City Central Library.[https://www.flickr.com/photos/toranosuke/45885676884/sizes/k/]</ref>
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==References==
==References==
* Luke Roberts, ''Performing the Great Peace'', University of Hawaii Press (2012), 172.
* Luke Roberts, ''Performing the Great Peace'', University of Hawaii Press (2012), 172.
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[[Category:Emperors|Heizei]]
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