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Emperor Sujin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (163 words) |
 | Emperor Sujin (崇神天皇 Sujin Tennō) was the tenth imperial ruler of Japan to appear on the traditional list of emperors. |
 | According to Kojiki and Nihonshoki he was the second son of Emperor Kaika. |
 | Some historians identify him with the Emperor Jimmu and consider that the legend attributed to Jimmu was originally based on the life of Sujin. |
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 | On 31 March, 1908, the total population of Japan was 49,092,000 inhabitants; that of Formosa 3,155,005; and that of the Ainus (aborigines) 17,632. |
 | Fifteen are appointed by the emperor, the remaining twenty-five by the minister at the nomination of the former. |
 | On 12 Sept., 1885, a letter written from Leo XIII to the Emperor of Japan was received with great honour, and on 18 December of the same year, a representative of the emperor assisted respectfully at the ceremony of the funeral service for Alphonso XII, King of Spain. |