Fujiwara no Kinshi
Empress consort of Japan
About Fujiwara no Kinshi
Lived 1283 – 1352 (aged 68–69). Fujiwara no Kinshi was a Japanese empress consort.
, also known as , was the empress consort of Emperor Go-Nijō.
She was the eldest daughter of Daijō-daijin Tokudaiji Kintaka. Her mother was , the third daughter of Naidaijin Sanjō Kinchika.
In 1303, Kinshi became a court lady of Emperor Go-Nijō. She gained the position of chūgū later the same year. However, she did not bear the emperor any children. In 1308, Go-Nijō died, and Kinshi became a nun. In 1311, she was granted the name Chōrakumon-in.
She died in 1352, at the age of 70.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fujiwara no Kinshi?
Empress consort of Japan
When was Fujiwara no Kinshi born?
Fujiwara no Kinshi was born in 1283.
When did Fujiwara no Kinshi die?
Fujiwara no Kinshi died on 16 February 1352.
What was Fujiwara no Kinshi's occupation?
Fujiwara no Kinshi was an empress consort.
What nationality was Fujiwara no Kinshi?
Fujiwara no Kinshi was Japanese.
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