Emperor Shōmu was the 45th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Shōmu's reign spanned the years 724 through 749, during the Nara period.
- Occupation
- calligrapher
- Position held
- Emperor of Japan, Crown Prince of Japan
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Born
- September 18, 701
- Died
- June 4, 756