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Kaoruko-naishinnō

1029 – 1093

[馨子] empress consort of Go-Sanjo; daughter of emperor Go-Ichijo

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About Kaoruko-naishinnō

Lived 1029 – 1093 (aged 64). Kaoruko-naishinnō was a Japanese.

, also known as Saiin-no Kōgō (西院皇后), was an empress consort (chūgū) of her cousin Emperor Go-Sanjō of Japan.

Biography While a young child, she served as a Saiin (priestess) from 1032 until 1036. She was a daughter of Emperor Go-Ichijō, and as such, marriage to her represented a means to lessen some of the influence of the powerful Fujiwara family (from which imperial consorts usually came). She married her cousin the future emperor in 1051. In 1068, her husband became emperor, and she was appointed empress.

Her husband had three consorts: Kaoruko, Minamoto Motoko, and Fujiwara Shigeko. The emperor hoped that Kaoruko would bear an heir, and thus allow him to pass the throne to a non-Fujiwara son.

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Important facts

Born
17 February 1029
Birth century
11th century
Died
26 September 1093
Nationality
Japan
Positions held
Empress of Japan
Also known as
Princess Kaoruko, Imperial Princess Kaoruko, Kaoruko Naishinnō, Keishi-naishinnō, Keishi Naishinnō, Imperial Princess Keishi
moreKaoruko-naishinno, Kaoruko-naishinnou

Family & relationships

Spouse
Emperor Go-Sanjō
Parent
Emperor Go-Ichijō
Parent
Fujiwara no Ishi

People in Kaoruko-naishinnō's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Go-Ichijō
Go-Ichijō
1008 – 1036
Emperor
 Portrait of Go-Sanjō
Go-Sanjō
1032 – 1073
Ruler

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kaoruko-naishinnō?

[馨子] empress consort of Go-Sanjo; daughter of emperor Go-Ichijo

When was Kaoruko-naishinnō born?

Kaoruko-naishinnō was born on 17 February 1029.

When did Kaoruko-naishinnō die?

Kaoruko-naishinnō died on 26 September 1093.

What nationality was Kaoruko-naishinnō?

Kaoruko-naishinnō was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kaoruko-naishinnō

· Wikidata: Q7244663

· DBpedia: Princess Kaoruko

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