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Kinmei: Biography, Facts and Career

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Kinmei
三宅幸太郎 (Kōtarō Miyake) via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Emperor Kinmei (欽明天皇, Kinmei-tennō; 509–571) was the 29th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign is said to have spanned the years from 539 to 571. Most historians support either the view that Kinmei is the first historically verifiable Japanese emperor or the view that Yuryaku (the 21st) is.

Quick facts about Kinmei

  • Full name: Kinmei
  • Born: 0509-01-01
  • Nationality: Japan
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q329792

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Who is Kinmei?

Emperor Kinmei (欽明天皇, Kinmei-tennō; 509–571) was the 29th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

What nationality is Kinmei?

Kinmei is Japan.

When was Kinmei born?

Kinmei was born on 0509-01-01.

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