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Hatsusebe

650 – 741

Japanese princess

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About Hatsusebe

Lived 650 – 741 (aged 90–91). Hatsusebe was a Japanese.

(died 28 March 741) was a Japanese princess during the Asuka period and the Nara period.

Life Hatsusebe was a daughter of Emperor Tenmu. Her mother was Lady Kajihime, whose father was Shishibito no Omi Ōmaro. Her siblings included Prince Osakabe, Prince Shiki, and Princess Taki.

She was made to marry her cousin, Prince Kawashima. Kawashima took part in the conspiracy behind the rebellion with Princes Ōtsu, Osakabe, and Shigi in 686, then betrayed them. Because of his treachery, the plot was exposed before it could be carried out, and the conspirators were all punished except Kawashima.

She never remarried after Kawashima's death in 691, and she died on the 28th day of the 3rd month in 741.

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Important facts

Born
650
Birth century
Nationality
Also known as
Hatsusebe no himemiko, Princess Hatsusebe

Family & relationships

Spouse
Prince Kawashima
Parent
Emperor Tenmu

People in Hatsusebe's life

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Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Hatsusebe's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Hatsusebe?

Japanese princess

When was Hatsusebe born?

Hatsusebe was born in 650.

When did Hatsusebe die?

Hatsusebe died on 18 April 741.

What nationality was Hatsusebe?

Hatsusebe was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hatsusebe

· Wikidata: Q7244631

· DBpedia: Princess Hatsusebe

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