Emperor Montoku

was the 55th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
His reign started in 850 and ended in 858.
Traditional narrative.
Before he became the monarch, this prince's personal name ("imina") was . He was also known as "Tamura-no-mikado" or "Tamura-tei".
He was the eldest son of Emperor Ninmyō.
Montoku had six Imperial consorts and 29 Imperial sons.
Events of Montoku's life.
Before he became the monarch, he was Crown Prince for 8 years.
After his death.
According to the [[Imperial Household Agency]], the [[mausoleum]] ("misasagi") of Montoku is in Kyoto. The emperor is traditionally [[wikt:venerate|venerated]] at a [[memorial]] [[Shinto]] [[shrine]] at this location. The site is formally named "Tamura no misasagi".
Eras of reign.
The years of Montoku's reign are identified by more than one [[Japanese era names|era name]] or "[[nengō]]".
References.
[[File:Mon-Imperial.png|thumb|120px|The [[chrysanthemum]] [[symbol]] of the [[Emperor of Japan|Japanese emperor]] and his family ]]
Other websites.
[[Category:Emperors of Japan]]
[[Category:827 births]]
[[Category:858 deaths]]