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Emperor Kimmei of Japan



         


Emperor Kimmei (欽明天皇) (509-571) was the 29th imperial ruler of Japan and the first to whom contemporary historiography assigns clear dates. He ruled from 539 to 571. His rule marked the beginning of the Asuka period of Yamato Japan.


Preceded by:
Senka
Emperor of Japan Succeeded by:
Bidatsu






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