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Ankan

Emperor Ankan (安閑天皇) was the 27th imperial ruler of Japan. No firm dates can be assigned to this emperor or to his reign, but he is believed to have ruled the country during the early 6th century CE.

Preceded by:
Keitai

Emperor of Japan

Succeeded by:
Senka

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