Emperor Yuryaku

Emperor Y?ryaku (???? Y?rayku Tenn?, c. 418 - August 7, 479) was the 21st imperial ruler of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor or to his reign, but he is believed to have ruled the country during the late 5th century CE.

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August 7 - 479 - Imperial ruler - Japan - 5th century

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According to Kojiki and Nihonshoki, Y?ryaku was named Prince Ohatsuse Wakatake at birth. He was the fifth and youngest son of Emperor Ingy?. After his elder brother Emperor Ank? was murdered, he won the struggle against his other brothers and became the new emperor.

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Kojiki - Nihonshoki - Emperor Ingy? - Emperor Ank?

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He had three wives (including his consort Kusahahatahi) and his successor, Prince Shiraka (Emperor Seinei), was his son by his wife Katsuragi no Karahime.

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Y?ryaku is believed to be referred to as Bu in contemporary Chinese records. These records state that Bu began his rule before 477, was recognized as the ruler of Japan by the Song, Qi, and Liang dynasties, and continued his rule through 502. Bu sent messengers to the Song dynasty in 477 and 478.

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477 - Song - Qi - Liang - 502

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