Emperor of Japan
12 October 517
21 May 587(587-05-21) (69)
Posthumous nameJapanese style: Tachibananotoyohi no Sumeramikoto (橘豊日天皇 ) Chinese style: Emperor Yōmei (用明天皇 )
Emperor of Japan Emperor Yōmei 用明天皇 Emperor of JapanReign3 October 585 – 21 May 587PredecessorBidatsuSuccessorSushunBorn12 October 517Died21 May 587(587-05-21) (aged 69)BurialKōchi no Shinaga no hara no misasagi (河内磯長原陵 ) (Osaka)Spouse Empress Anahobe no Hashihito (among others) IssueSee belowHouseImperial House of JapanFatherEmperor KinmeiMotherSoga no KitashihimeReligionShinto Emperor Yōmei (用明天皇 , Yōmei-tennō, 517 – 21 May 587) was the 31st Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Yōmei's reign spanned the years from 585 until his death in 587.
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