Emperor Monmu

Emperor of Japan

Karu 13 October 681

18 July 707(707-07-18) (25) Fujiwara-kyō, Japan

Posthumous nameJapanese style: Yamato-neko-toyoohoji no Sumeramikoto (倭根子豊祖父天皇 ) (707) later Ame-no-mamune-toyoohoji no Sumeramikoto (天之真宗豊祖父天皇 ) (797) Chinese style: Emperor Monmu (文武天皇 )

42nd Emperor of Japan (reigned 697-707) Emperor of Japan Emperor Monmu 文武天皇 Emperor of JapanReign697–707CoronationSeptember 23, 697PredecessorJitōSuccessorGenmeiBornKaru (珂瑠 or 軽 ) 13 October 681Died18 July 707(707-07-18) (aged 25) Fujiwara-kyō, JapanBurialHinokuma no Ako no oka no e no misasagi (Nara)Spouse Fujiwara no Miyako Ki no Kamado-no-iratsume Ishikawa no Tone-no-iratsume Issue Emperor Shōmu Prince Hironari Prince Hiroyo HouseYamatoFatherPrince KusakabeMotherEmpress Genmei Emperor Monmu (文武天皇 , Monmu-tennō, 683–707) was the 42nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Monmu's reign spanned the years from 697 through 707.