Emperor Murakami

Emperor Murakami (村上天皇, Murakami-tennō?, 14 July 926 – 5 July 967) was the 62nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

Murakami's reign spanned the years from 946 to his death in 967.

Read more about Emperor Murakami:  Traditional Narrative, Eras of Murakami's Reign, Consorts and Children

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