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Emperor Suinin of Japan - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Chieftain, Imperator, King, Kinglet, Monarch, Overlord, Paramount, Potentate, Prince, Royal, Royalty, Ruler, Sovereign, Suzerain, Tetrarch

Emperor Suinin (垂仁天皇) was the eleventh imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. No firm date can be assigned to this emperor and he is regarded by historians as a "legendary emperor". This does not necessarily imply that no such person ever existed, just that there is insufficient material to assign him to a historical period.

Preceded by:
Sujin
Emperor of Japan Succeeded by:
Keiko


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