Fujiwara no Senshi
Japanese empress dowager
About Fujiwara no Senshi
Lived 961 – 1002 (aged 40–41).
Fujiwara no Senshi (藤原詮子) was a Japanese noble woman and empress dowager of Japan. She was a consort of Emperor En'yū and mother of Emperor Ichijō.
When En'yū's first wife, Fujiwara no Koshi died, Senshi was expected to take the position of empress consort.
En'yū was succeeded by Emperor Kazan, who was in turn succeeded by Emperor Ichijō, and Senshi was appointed empress dowager.
During that time, Fujiwara no Korechika and Fujiwara no Michinaga were at odds with each other. Senshi became very influential during this time and was able to use that influence to persuade Ichijō to side with Michinaga.
In 991, Senshi gave up her title as empress dowager to become a nun. She would die in 1002.
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Who was Fujiwara no Senshi?
Japanese empress dowager
When was Fujiwara no Senshi born?
Fujiwara no Senshi was born in 961.
When did Fujiwara no Senshi die?
Fujiwara no Senshi died on 7 February 1002.
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