Emperor Suzaku
Emperor Suzaku (朱雀天皇, Suzaku-tennō, July 24, 922 – October 7, 952) was the 61st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
Suzaku's reign spanned the years from 930 through 946.
Traditional narrative
Before his ascension of the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name (imina) was Hiroakira-shinnō. He was also known as Yutaakira-shinnō (寛明親王).
Hiroakira-shinnō was the 11th son of Emperor Daigo and Empress Consort Onshi, a daughter of the regent and great minister of the council of state, Fujiwara no Mototsune.
Daigo had two Empresses or consorts and one Imperial daughter.
Events of Suzaku's life
Suzaku's older brother died unexpectedly young, as did his brother's son. These untimely deaths opened the way for Suzaku to accede to the throne.
October 16, 930 (Enchō 8, 22nd day of the 9th month): In the 33rd year of the reign of Daigo-tennō (醍醐天皇三十三年), the emperor abdicated; and the succession (the senso) was received by his eleventh son, Hiroakira-shinnō (also known as Yutaakira-shinnō).