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| − | Emperor Seimu is an early emperor described in the ''[[Kojiki]]''. It is unclear whether he was a historical figure, or should be regarded as more purely legendary. | + | Emperor Seimu is an early emperor described in the ''[[Kojiki]]''; he is considered the 13th [[emperors of Japan|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. | 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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| + | |width="35%"|Preceded by<br>'''[[Emperor Keiko]]''' | ||
| + | |width="25%"|'''Emperor of Japan<br>[[131]]-[[191]]''' | ||
| + | |width="35%"|Succeeded by<br>'''[[Emperor Chuai|Emperor Chûai]]''' | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 17:52, 29 September 2013
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.
| Preceded by Emperor Keiko |
Emperor of Japan 131-191 |
Succeeded by Emperor Chûai |
References
- David Lu, Japan: A Documentary History, 37.
