Emperor Ninken facts for kids
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| Emperor of Japan | |
| Reign | 488–498 (traditional) |
| Predecessor | Kenzō |
| Successor | Buretsu |
| Born | 449 |
| Died | 498 (aged 48–49) |
| Burial | Hanyū no Sakamoto no misasagi (Osaka) |
| Spouse | Kasuga no Ōiratsume |
| Issue | Emperor Buretsu Princess Kasuga no Yamada no Himemiko Princess Tashiraka no Himemiko |
| House | Yamato |
| Father | Ichinobe-no Oshiwa |
Emperor Ninken (仁賢天皇, Ninken-tennō) was the 24th emperor of Japan. He is part of the traditional list of Japanese rulers.
Historians believe that some details about Emperor Ninken's life might be more like legends, but they are probably true. His name, Ninken-tennō, was given to him after he died by people who lived much later.
It's hard to know the exact dates for this emperor's life or when he ruled. The names and order of the early emperors were officially confirmed much later, during the time of Emperor Kammu. He was the 50th ruler of the Yamato dynasty.
A Look at Emperor Ninken's Life
Ninken was the grandson of Emperor Richū. He was adopted by Emperor Seinei, who did not have any children of his own.
Not much is known about what happened during Ninken's life or his time as emperor. We only have a little information about the emperors who ruled before the 29th ruler, Emperor Kimmei.
What Happened After His Death
The official name given to Emperor Ninken after he died is called a posthumous name. This name was made official many centuries after he lived.
The Imperial Household Agency says that the emperor's final resting place is in an earthen burial mound called a kofun. People still honor Emperor Ninken at a special Shinto shrine called a misasagi, which is connected to his burial mound.
Related Pages
| Preceded by Emperor Kenzō |
Legendary Emperor of Japan Ninken 488-498 (traditional dates) |
Succeeded by Emperor Buretsu |
See also
In Spanish: Ninken Tennō para niños
