Emperor Kenzō

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Kenzō (顕宗天皇 Kenzō Tennō), or rather Kenzo okimi was the 23rd Japanese imperial ruler, according to the traditional order of succession. No firm dates can be assigned to this monarch or to his reign, but he is believed to have ruled during the late 5th century CE.

He, originally Prince Woke, was together with his elder brother Prince Oke (Oyoke, Ohoke), found when Seinei died without heirs. The two boys were said to be grandsons of Richū, monarch of Yamato. They ascended as sort of adopted heirs of Seinei, though it is unclear whether they had been "found" in Seinei's lifetime or only after that. Woke ascended before his elder brother, in accordance with an agreement made by the two brothers. He however died soon without own heirs, so his elder brother succeeded him.

It is recorded that his capital was at Chikatsu Asuka no Yatsuri no Miya (近飛鳥八釣宮:ちかつあすかのやつりのみや) thought to have been in present day Osaka prefecture or Nara prefecture.