# Emperor Seinei

_Emperor of Japan_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> Emperor Seinei  was the 22nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. He is best known for events that took place before and after his reign with a void in between. These include a rebellion which was quickly put down, and a succession crisis as the Emperor had no children. Because Seinei had such a low profile, historians have questioned his existence and whether he ever ascended to the throne.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 444 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357273#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Sakurai ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357273#P19))
- **Died:** 484 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357273#P570))
- **Place of death:** Sakurai ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357273#P20))
- **Citizenship:** Japan ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357273#P27))
- **Occupation:** ruler ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357273#P106))
- **Positions held:** Emperor of Japan (0480–0484) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357273#P39))

## Questions

**When was Emperor Seinei born?**  
Emperor Seinei was born on 444 in Sakurai.

**What positions has Emperor Seinei held?**  
Positions held by Emperor Seinei include: Emperor of Japan (0480–0484).

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emperor Seinei](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Seinei) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q357273](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q357273) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Orekidai seinei.png by Published by 三英舎 (San'ei-sha) (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Orekidai_seinei.png)

## Licence and attribution

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## Cite this page

"Emperor Seinei". DigiNepal. Last updated 7 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emperor-seinei. Retrieved 12 November 2026.