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The year 809 saw the retirement of Heizei due to illness. Shortly after the enthronement of Saga he (Saga) was seriously ill and while he was recovering Heizei fomented a rebellion, which had to be put down by force and resulted in much bloodshed on both sides. In 822 ex-emperor Heizei became a Buddhist monk and received an intiation from Kukai.
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Preceded by: Kammu | Emperor of Japan |
Succeeded by: Saga |