Emperor Yūryaku was the 21st Emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. According to the Kojiki, this Emperor is said to have ruled from the Thirteenth Day of the Eleventh Month of 456 (Heishin) until his death on the Seventh Day of the Eighth Month of 479 (Kibi). He is the first archaeologically verifiable Japanese emperor. Born: 418 Died: 479 In office: 457 – January 1, 479 Wiki link