Sushun
Sushun ( Japanese 崇 峻 天皇 , Sushun-tennō ; † December 11, 592 ) was the 32nd Tennō of Japan (587-592). He was the twelfth son of Emperor Kimmei . His mother was a daughter of the politician Soga no Iname .
After his brother Emperor Yōmei died, he ascended the throne with the help of his mother's Soga clan . He was a Buddhist . He was murdered in 592 by his courtman Yamato no Ayano Atai Koma at the behest of Soga no Umako , a powerful nobleman. Sushun was the only Japanese emperor who is known for certain to have been assassinated. He is also the only emperor without a traditional grave.
| predecessor | Office | Successor |
|---|---|---|
| Yōmei |
Emperor of Japan 587-592 |
Suiko |
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Sushun |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | 崇 峻 天皇 (Japanese) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | 32nd Tennō of Japan (587-592) |
| DATE OF BIRTH | before 587 |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 11, 592 |