Emperor Kinmei was the 29th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. His reign is said to have spanned the years from 539 to 571. Most historians support either the view that Kinmei is the first historically verifiable Japanese emperor or the view that Yuryaku is.
- Occupation
- ruler
- Position held
- Emperor of Japan
- Citizenship
- Japan
- Born
- 509
- Died
- April 15, 571, May 24, 571
