Emperor Tenmu of Japan (born 631)

Emperor Tenmu

Emperor of Japan from 673 to 686

Emperor Tenmu was 40th Emperor of Japan according to the traditional order of succession. He was born Prince Ōama around 630, the son of Emperor Jomei and his consort Princess Takara. Ruling from 673 to 686, during the Asuka period, his life is mainly documented by the…