Emperor Kimmei

Emperor Kimmei (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 through 571.

Read more about Emperor Kimmei:  Traditional Narrative, Genealogy

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