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Ōjin

Emperor of Japan

Entityhuman whose existence is disputedQ317997

Also known as Ojin · Emperor Ojin · Emperor Ōjin · Ōjin-tennō · Homutawake · Hondawake

Instance of: human whose existence is disputed

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Emperor Ōjin , also known as Hondawake no Mikoto or Homuta no Sumeramikoto (譽田天皇), was the 15th Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Both the Kojiki and the Nihon Shoki record events that took place during Ōjin's alleged lifetime. Ōjin is traditionally listed as the first emperor of the Kofun period, and is primarily known for being the controversial son of Empress Jingū. Historians have mixed views on his factual existence; if Ōjin was indeed a historical figure, then it is assumed he reigned much later than he is attested.

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Sex or gender: male
Father: Chūai
Mother: Empress Jingū
Spouse: Nakatsuhime no Mikoto
Takaki no Irihime no Mikoto
Miyanushiya Kawaedahiuri
Anihime
Otohime no Mikoto
Ojinaga no Mawakanakahime
Child: Nintoku
Prince Ōyamamori
Wakanuke no Futamata
Sotoori hime
Kusaka no Hatabi no Himemiko
Prince Uji no Wakiiratsuko
Yatanohimemiko
Prince Hayabusawake
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Metori no Himemiko
Nukata no Ónakachuhiko no Miko
Positions held: Emperor of Japan(0270–0310) replaces: Empress Jingū · replaced by: Nintoku
Born: January 5, 200 instance of: statement with Gregorian date earlier than 1584
Birthplace: Umi
Died: 310 instance of: statement with Gregorian date earlier than 1584
Citizenship: Japan
Family: Imperial House of Japan
Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese
Sibling: Prince Kagosaka
Prince Oshikuma
Name in native language: 応神天皇
Occupation: ruler
Family name: none
Place of burial: Konda Gobyōyama Kofun statement supported by: Imperial Household Agency
Gobyōyama Kofun
Said to be the same as: Hachiman
Name in kana: おうじんてんのう
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1.Stated in Japan SearchRetrieved 2021-03-20
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