Emperor Junnin

Emperor Junnin (733–765) was the 47th emperor of Japan, reigning from 758 to 764. A son of Prince Toneri and grandson of Emperor Tenmu, he was named crown prince by Empress Kōken in 757 and enthroned on her abdication, though only as a figurehead.

In 764, during Fujiwara no Nakamaro's Rebellion, the former empress reclaimed the throne as Empress Shōtoku and forced him to abdicate. He died in exile on Awaji in 765, possibly by assassination, and was not included on the official imperial list until 1870.