Emperor Jimmu, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Emperor Jimmu

Emperor of Japan

Date of Birth: 13-Feb-0711

Place of Birth: Takachiho, Japan

Date of Death: 03-Apr-0585

Profession: monarch

Nationality: Japan

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Emperor Jimmu (????, Jinmu-tenno) was the first Emperor of Japan, according to legend.
His accession is traditionally dated as 660 BC.
According to Japanese mythology, he is a descendant of the sun goddess Amaterasu, through her grandson Ninigi, as well as a descendant of the storm god Susanoo.
He launched a military expedition from Hyuga near the Seto Inland Sea, captured Yamato, and established this as his center of power.
In modern Japan, Jimmu's accession is marked as National Foundation Day on February 11.