Emperor Suizei

Emperor of Japan

632 BC

549 BC (aged 83)

Posthumous nameKun'yomi: Kamu-nunakawamimi no Sumeramikoto (神渟名川耳天皇 ), also Kamu-nunakawamimi no Mikoto (神沼河耳命 ) On'yomi: Emperor Suizei (綏靖天皇 )

Emperor of Japan Emperor Suizei 綏靖天皇 Picture of SuizeiEmperor of JapanReign581 BC – 549 BC (traditional)PredecessorJimmuSuccessorAnneiBorn632 BCDied549 BC (aged 83)BurialTsukida no oka no e no misasagi (桃花鳥田丘上陵 ) (Kashihara) (legendary)SpouseIsuzuyori-himeIssueEmperor AnneiHouseImperial House of JapanFatherEmperor JimmuMotherHimetataraisuzu-himeReligionShinto Emperor Suizei (綏靖天皇 , Suizei-tennō) , also known as Kamununakawamimi no Mikoto (神沼河耳命 ) , was the second legendary emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession. Very little is known about this Emperor due to a lack of material available for further verification and study. Suizei is known as a "legendary emperor" among historians as his actual existence is disputed. A legendary account from the Kojiki states that Suizei became emperor after receiving the title of crown prince by his half brother due to his bravery regarding a murder plot. Suizei's reign started in 581 BC, he had one wife and a sole son who supposedly became the next emperor upon his death in 549 BC.