Who was Emperor Seinei?
Q: Who was Emperor Seinei?
A: Emperor Seinei was the 22nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
Q: What do historians believe about the details of Emperor Seinei's life?
A: Historians consider the details about the life of Emperor Seinei to be possibly legendary, but probable.
Q: How was the name Seinei-tennō created?
A: The name Seinei-tennō was created for Emperor Seinei posthumously by later generations.
Q: Can certain dates be assigned to Emperor Seinei's life or reign?
A: No certain dates can be assigned to Emperor Seinei's life or reign.
Q: When were the conventionally accepted names of 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: Is Emperor Seinei considered a traditional emperor in Japan?
A: Yes, Emperor Seinei is considered a traditional emperor in Japan, as he is recognized as the 22nd emperor in the traditional order of succession.
Q: What is the Yamato dynasty?
A: The Yamato dynasty is the traditional Japanese royal dynasty, also known as the Imperial House of Japan, which has ruled Japan since the 7th century AD.
