Emperor Bidatsu was the 30th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
10 Facts About Emperor Bidatsu
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The years of reign of Bidatsu start in 572 and end in 585; however, there are no certain dates for this emperor's life or reign.
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Historians consider details about the life of Emperor Bidatsu to be possibly legendary, but probable.
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The name Emperor Bidatsu-tenno was created for him posthumously by later generations.
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Alternatively, Emperor Bidatsu might have been referred to as or the "Great King of Yamato".
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Emperor Bidatsu sought to re-establish relations with Korean Kingdoms and, according to Nihon Shoki, his court successfully established relations with Baekje and Silla, two of the Three Kingdoms of Korea.
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The Emperor Bidatsu died from a disease which afflicted him with sores, apparently the first royal victim of smallpox in Japan.
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The Emperor Bidatsu is traditionally venerated at a memorial Shinto shrine at Osaka.
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Emperor Bidatsu's mother, Ishi-hime, was a daughter of Emperor Senka.
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Emperor Bidatsu was succeeded first by one of his brothers, Emperor Yomei, then by another, Emperor Sushun, and then Empress Suiko, his sister and wife, before his grandson, Emperor Jomei, eventually took the throne.