Who was Emperor Kōrei?
Q: Who was Emperor Kōrei?
A: Emperor Kōrei was the 7th emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession.
Q: Is Emperor Kōrei considered a historical figure?
A: No, Emperor Kōrei is considered a legendary person by historians.
Q: Was the name Kōrei-tennō given to Emperor Kōrei during his lifetime?
A: No, the name Kōrei-tennō was created for Emperor Kōrei posthumously by later generations.
Q: Can a specific timeline be assigned to Emperor Kōrei's life or reign?
A: No, no certain dates can be assigned to Emperor Kōrei's life or reign.
Q: When were the traditional names and sequence of early emperors confirmed?
A: The traditional names and sequence of early emperors were not confirmed as "traditional" until the reign of Emperor Kammu, who was the 50th monarch of the Yamato dynasty.
Q: Where did Emperor Kōrei rule from?
A: According to the Gukanshō records, Emperor Kōrei ruled from the palace of Ihoto-no-miya at Kuroda in what will come to be known as Yamato province.
Q: Is Yamato province still known by the same name today?
A: Yes, Yamato province is still known by the same name today.
