Emperor Uda of Japan
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Emperor Uda (宇多天皇) (867-931) was the 59th imperial ruler of Japan. He reigned from November 7, 887 to July 3, 897. His birthname was Sadami (定省).
Uda was the seventh son of the Emperor Kōkō by Princess Madarako whose grandfather was the Emperor Kammu. His father, the Emperor Kōkō, demoted his sons from the rank of imperial royals to that of subjects in order to reduce the state expenses, as well as their political influence. Then Sadami was given the clan name of Minamoto and named Minamoto no Sadami. Later, in 887, when Kōkō needed to appoint his successor, Sadami was once again promoted to the Imperial Prince rank with support of Kampaku (regent) Fujiwara no Mototsune, since Sadami was adopted by a half-sister of Mototsune.
After the death of his father in November of that year, he ascended to the throne.
In the beginning of his reign, Mototsune held the office of Kampaku, serving as regent. After Mototsune's death, Fujirwara no Tokihira and Sugawara no Michizane were in Uda's favor.
Uda founded Ninna-ji Temple and after his abdication made it his residence.
In 897 he abdicated in favor of his eldest son by a Fujiwara woman, Prince Atsuhito.
| Preceded by: Kōkō | Emperor of Japan 887-897 | Succeeded by: Daigo |