Emperor Kotoku of Japan
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Emperor Kōtoku (孝徳天皇) was the 36th imperial ruler of Japan

Lived: 597-654
Ruled: 645-654

Preceded by: Kogyoku

Emperor of Japan

Succeeded by: Saimei

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