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*''Reign: [[131]]-[[191]]'' | *''Reign: [[131]]-[[191]]'' | ||
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According to the ''Kojiki'', it was during the reign of Emperor Seimu that the borders were determined, and the land developed. | According to the ''Kojiki'', it was during the reign of Emperor Seimu that the borders were determined, and the land developed. | ||
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| + | A ''[[kofun]]'' northwest of the [[Heijo Imperial Palace|Heijô Imperial Palace]] is traditionally identified as his mausoleum. It neighbors those of [[Empress Koken|Empress Kôken]] and Hibasuhime no mikoto, consort to [[Emperor Suinin]]. | ||
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Mausoleum of Emperor Seimu near Heijô-kyô
Emperor Seimu is an early emperor described in the Kojiki; he is considered the 13th Emperor of Japan by the "traditional" counting. It is unclear whether he was a historical figure, or should be regarded as more purely legendary.
According to the Kojiki, it was during the reign of Emperor Seimu that the borders were determined, and the land developed.
A kofun northwest of the Heijô Imperial Palace is traditionally identified as his mausoleum. It neighbors those of Empress Kôken and Hibasuhime no mikoto, consort to Emperor Suinin.
| Preceded by Emperor Keiko |
Emperor of Japan 131-191 |
Succeeded by Emperor Chûai |
References
- David Lu, Japan: A Documentary History, 37.
