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Emperor Bidatsu (敏達天皇) (538-585) was the 30th imperial ruler of Japan. He was the second son of Emperor Kimmei. In domestic affairs, he allowed a tension between the Soga and the Mononobe regarding acceptance of Buddhism to Japan. He was succeeded by two of his brothers and a sister, before his grandson Jomei eventually took the throne.

Preceded by:
Kimmei

Emperor of Japan

Succeeded by:
Yomei

Categories: 538 births | 585 deaths | Japanese emperors

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BIGpedia - Empress Suiko of Japan - Encyclopedia and Dictionary Online (272 words)
	However, after the empress, Bidatsu's first wife, died, Suiko became the new empress.
	After the death of Bidatsu she had some influence in politics.
	She left no indication of succession and was suceeded by Jomei, the grandson of her husband and brother Emperor Bidatsu.

Emperor Bidatsu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (261 words)
	Emperor Bidatsu (敏達天皇 Bidatsu Tennō) (538- September 14, 585) was the 30th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
	He was the second son of Emperor Kimmei by his consort Iwahime, a daughter of Emperor Senka.
	He was appointed crown prince by his father Kimmei; after Kimmei died, Bidatsu ascended to the throne within a few days.

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