Japan: Emperor Daigo, 60th ruler of Japan (notionally r. 897-930). Detail from a painting on silk, Daigo-ji Temple, Tokyo, c. 15th century

Emperor Daigo (醍醐天皇 Daigo-tennō, February 6, 884 – October 23, 930) was the 60th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Daigo's reign spanned the years from 897 through 930. He is named after his place of burial.

Before his ascension of the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name was Atsuhito (敦仁親王) or Ono-tei.

Atsuhito-shinnō was the eldest son of his predecessor, Emperor Uda. His mother was Fujiwara no Taneko, daughter of the Minister of the Centre, Fujiwara no Takafuji. He succeeded the throne after his father, the Emperor Uda, abdicated in 897.

Daigo had 21 empresses, imperial consorts, and concubines; he had 36 imperial sons and daughters.

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