-
He was born to Emperor Kōnin and Takano no Niigasa Wikipedia, (April 5, 2018, Emperor Kanmu, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Kanmu, 20/04/2018
-
Kammu became emperor when he was 44 years of age and was the 50th emperor in Japan. He was in reign up until his death.
Ancient History Encyclopedia, (2018), Emperor Kammu, https://www.ancient.eu/timeline/Emperor_Kammu/, 20/04/2018 -
The Emperor moved the Japanese Capital from Nara to Nagaokakyo
-
Kammu was wary of the practice of Buddhism and furthered his independence of religion when a law passed in which the monks were restricted to their freedom outside of the monasteries.
-
10 years later, the construction of Nagaokakyo was suddenly halted when the city seemed to be haunted by the crowned prince, Kammu's older brother. He was starved to death after his banishment. It was moved to Heiankyo (Kyoto)
-
The Period started when Emperor Kammu transferred the capital city to Heiankyo.
-
The emperor gave orders for an expedition led by Sakanoue no Tamuramaro against the Emishi. The Emishi were an ethical and cultural group. Kammu did not agree with this so led the samurai to try and overthrow them.
-
The Emperor died in Heian-kyō, which is now called Kyotō, Japan
Britannica.com, (2018), Kammu - Emperor of Japan, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kammu, 20/04/2018