He was the first prince of Emperor Suzaku, and his mother was Jokyoden no nyogo (The Lady of Jokyoden Palace) (a sister of Higekuro, who passed away before Kinjo no Mikado ascended to the throne, and after his enthronement, she was given a court rank of Empress Dowager).
朱雀帝の第一皇子で、母は承香殿女御（髭黒の姉妹。今上帝即位前に没、即位後皇太后を追贈）。