Emperor Senka

Senka (Japanese宣化 天皇, Senka - tennō; * 467, † March 15 539 ) was the 28th Tenno of Japan.

Senka was the second son of Emperor Keitai. After his brother and predecessor, Emperor Ankan died in January 536 without issue, Senka was according to the rules of succession to the 28th emperor of Japan. Upon his accession to the throne in January or February 536 he was already 69 years old, which explains his very short reign of just three years. As well as Senka died childless, his younger brother Kimmei is the successor. His grave is believed to be the Toriya - Misanzai - Kofun (鳥屋 ミサンザイ 古墳, 34 ° 28 ' 41.7 "N, 135 ° 46' 47.8 " O34.478251135.779952 ) in today's Toriya -chō, Kashihara, Nara Prefecture.

From his reign is recorded that he has no Ōtomo Sadehiko sends 537 to Korea. His wife Matsuura Sayo no Hime adopted him according to legend, until she turns into a stone. Thus, they became the symbol of devoted and loyal wife.

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• University of Tübingen, list and dates of the Japanese Imperial
• Collection Bruno Werdelmann Description 238 Sayo Hime (PDF file; 1.57 MB)

• Tennō
• Born 467
• Died 539
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