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Emperor Horikawa of Japan

Emperor Horikawa (堀川天皇) was the 73rd imperial ruler of Japan. His reign was overshadowed by the cloistered rule of Emperor Shirakawa

Lived: 1079-1107
Ruled: 1087-1107

Preceded by:
Shirakawa

Emperor of Japan

Succeeded by:
Toba

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