Emperor Seimu Facts for Kids

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Emperor of Japan
Reign	131–191 (traditional)
Predecessor	Keikō
Successor	Chūai

Born	84
Died	191 (aged 106–107)
Burial	Saki no Tatanami no misasagi (Nara)
Father	Emperor Keikō
Mother	Yasakairihime

Emperor Seimu (成務天皇, Seimu-tennō) was the 13th emperor of Japan. This is according to the country's traditional list of rulers.

Many historians believe Emperor Seimu was a legendary person. This means we don't have solid proof he existed. The name Seimu-tennō was given to him after his death. This is called a posthumous name.

We don't have exact dates for Emperor Seimu's life or when he ruled. The names and order of early emperors were officially accepted much later. This happened during the time of Emperor Kammu, who was Japan's 50th ruler.

What We Know About Emperor Seimu
- His Time as Emperor (Traditional)
- After His Death
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What We Know About Emperor Seimu

Emperor Seimu is very likely a legend. However, his name is written in two important old Japanese books. These books are the Kojiki and the Nihonshoki.

His Time as Emperor (Traditional)

Even though there isn't much information about Seimu, it doesn't mean he never lived. We have very little historical information about Japan's rulers before the 29th emperor, Emperor Kimmei.

After His Death

Emperor Seimu's official name after his death was made official many centuries later. This was long after the time he was said to have lived.

We don't know the exact place where he was buried. However, the Imperial Household Agency looks after a special memorial Shinto shrine for him. This shrine is called a misasagi and is located in Nara.