About Fujiwara no Kinshi
Lived 1134 – 1209 (aged 74–75). Fujiwara no Kinshi was a Japanese consort.
Fujiwara no Kinshi (藤原 忻子; 1134 – September 12, 1209) was an empress consort of Japan. She was the consort of Emperor Go-Shirakawa of Japan.
She was born as the daughter of Tokudaiji Kinyoshi. She entered the Imperial Court and became a lady-in-waiting in 1155. She was made empress consort of Emperor Go-Shirakawa in 1156. Emperor Go-Shirakawa abdicated 2 years later. She was made empress dowager in 1172 and died at the age of 76 in 1209.
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Who was Fujiwara no Kinshi?
Japanese empress
When was Fujiwara no Kinshi born?
Fujiwara no Kinshi was born in 1134.
When did Fujiwara no Kinshi die?
Fujiwara no Kinshi died on 12 September 1209.
What was Fujiwara no Kinshi's occupation?
Fujiwara no Kinshi was a consort.
What nationality was Fujiwara no Kinshi?
Fujiwara no Kinshi was Japanese.
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· Wikipedia: Fujiwara no Kinshi
· DBpedia: Fujiwara no Kinshi (Go-Shirakawa)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fujiwara no Kinshi. https://biography.guide/fujiwara-no-kinshi-consort/
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