Emperor Yōmei

Emperor Yōmei (用明天皇, Yōmei-tennō, 540 – 21 May 587) was the 31st Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

Emperor Yōmei
用明天皇
Great King of Yamato
Emperor of Japan
Reign3 October 585 – 21 May 587
PredecessorBidatsu
SuccessorSushun
Born12 October 540
Died21 May 587(587-05-21) (aged 46)
Burial
Kōchi no Shinaga no hara no misasagi (河内磯長原陵) (Osaka)
SpouseAnahobe no Hashihito
Issue
among others...
Prince Shōtoku
Posthumous name
Chinese-style shigō:
Emperor Yōmei (用明天皇)

Japanese-style shigō:
Tachibananotoyohi no Sumeramikoto (橘豊日天皇)
HouseImperial House of Japan
FatherEmperor
MotherSoga no Kitashihime
ReligionShinto

Yōmei's reign spanned the years from 585 until his death in 587.

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