Tenmu

Also known as Emperor Temmu, Tenmu-tennō, Emperor Tenmu, Temmu

Emperor of Japan

Person · Open Library

Born: 676
Died: 735
Works: 2

Top works

Nihon shoki
Yamato-bumi

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners: 2
Total plays: 4

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Key facts

Reign: 673–686
Predecessor: Tenji Kōbun (disputed)
Successor: Jitō
Born: Ōama ( 大海人 ) , c. 630 , Asuka , Japan

Article

HouseImperial House of Japan FatherEmperor Jomei MotherEmpress Kōgyoku

Emperor Tenmu (also romanized Temmu, c. 630 – 686) was the 40th emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession. He was born Prince Ōama around 630, the son of Emperor Jomei and Princess Takara. Ruling from 673 to 686, during the Asuka period, his life is mainly documented by the chronicles Nihon Shoki and Kojiki, as well as the poetry collection Man'yōshū.