Who was Emperor Sushun?
Q: Who was Emperor Sushun?
A: Emperor Sushun was the 32nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
Q: When did Emperor Sushun's reign start and end?
A: Emperor Sushun's reign started in 587 and ended in 592.
Q: What do historians think about Emperor Sushun?
A: Historians consider details about the life of Emperor Sushun to be possibly legendary, but probable.
Q: Was the name Sushun-tennō given to Emperor Sushun during his lifetime?
A: No, the name Sushun-tennō was created for Emperor Sushun posthumously by later generations.
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 confirmed as "traditional" during the reign of Emperor Kammu, who was the 50th monarch of the Yamato dynasty.
Q: How many monarchs were there in the Yamato dynasty before Emperor Kammu?
A: Before Emperor Kammu, there were 49 monarchs in the Yamato dynasty.
Q: Can we consider Emperor Sushun to be a historical figure?
A: Yes, we can consider Emperor Sushun to be a historical figure, even though some details about his life may be considered legendary.
