Emperor Suizei facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Suizei |
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| Emperor of Japan | |
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| Reign | legendary |
| Predecessor | Jimmu |
| Successor | Annei |
| Born | legendary |
| Died | legendary |
| Burial | Tsukida no oka no e no misasagi (Nara) |
Emperor Suizei (綏靖天皇, Suizei-tennō) was the second emperor of Japan. He is part of Japan's traditional line of rulers.
Many historians believe Emperor Suizei was a legendary figure. This means there isn't much proof he actually lived. His name, Suizei-tennō, was given to him long after his time. This kind of name is called a posthumous name.
We don't have exact dates for Emperor Suizei's life or when he ruled. The names of Japan's early emperors were officially set much later. This happened during the time of Emperor Kammu, who was the 50th ruler.
The Gukanshō is an old Japanese history book. It says that Suizei ruled from a palace called Takaoka-no-miya. This palace was in a place known as Yamato province.
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Who Was Emperor Suizei?
Emperor Suizei is almost certainly a legendary person. The Kojiki is one of Japan's oldest books. It only shares his name and his family tree. Another old book, the Nihonshoki, lists Suizei as one of the "eight undocumented monarchs." This means there's not much written history about them.
The Gukanshō book also tells us that Suizei was one of the sons of Emperor Jimmu. Emperor Jimmu is known as Japan's very first emperor. During Emperor Suizei's time, the capital of Japan was in a place called Kazuraki, Yamato.
How Suizei Became Emperor
The Kojiki includes an interesting story about how Suizei became emperor. He had an older brother who thought Suizei was very brave. Because of Suizei's courage, his older brother supported him to become the next ruler.
It's important to remember that not having much information about Suizei doesn't mean he never existed. We have very little information about Japanese rulers before the 29th emperor. That was Emperor Kimmei, who lived from about 509 to 571 AD.
What Happened After His Death
The official name given to this emperor after his death was decided many centuries later. This was long after the time he was believed to have lived.
We don't know the exact place where Emperor Suizei was buried. However, the Imperial Household Agency looks after his memory. They honor him at a special Shinto shrine in Nara. This type of memorial shrine is called a misasagi.
Related Pages
| Preceded by Emperor Jimmu |
Legendary Emperor of Japan Suizei 581-549 BC (traditional dates) |
Succeeded by Emperor Annei |
See also
In Spanish: Suizei Tennō para niños
