Who was Emperor Hanzei?
Q: Who was Emperor Hanzei?
A: Emperor Hanzei was the 18th emperor of Japan.
Q: Do historians consider details about Emperor Hanzei's life to be entirely credible?
A: No, historians consider details about Emperor Hanzei's life to be possibly legendary, but probable.
Q: Was Emperor Hanzei's name given to him during his lifetime?
A: No, the name Hanzei-tennō was created for him posthumously by later generations.
Q: Is it possible to assign certain dates to Emperor Hanzei's life or reign?
A: No, no certain dates can be assigned to Emperor Hanzei's life or reign.
Q: When were the conventionally accepted names and sequence of the early emperors confirmed as "traditional"?
A: The conventionally accepted names and sequence of the early emperors were not confirmed as "traditional" until the reign of Emperor Kammu, who was the 50th monarch of the Yamato dynasty.
Q: What dynasty did Emperor Hanzei belong to?
A: Emperor Hanzei belonged to the Yamato dynasty.
Q: What is the traditional order of succession for emperors in Japan?
A: The traditional order of succession for emperors in Japan is used to determine which emperor is succeeded by the next, in a sequence that dates back centuries.
