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Ki

Japanese princess

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About Ki

Ki was a Japanese poet.

was a Japanese princess during the Asuka period of Japanese history. She was a daughter of Emperor Tenmu and Lady Ōnu, whose father was Soga no Akaye. Her brother was Prince Hozumi and her sister Princess Takata.

Genealogy Some people say that she was once a wife of Prince Karu, a grandson of Empress Jitō, but no clear evidence exists.

The Man'yōshū includes some poems of her love for her half-brother Prince Yuge, a son of Princess Ōe. No other historical materials recording about her life are existing. No records say that she married him.

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Also known as
Princess Ki, Ki no himemiko

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ki?

Japanese princess

What was Ki's occupation?

Ki was a poet.

What nationality was Ki?

Ki was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ki

· Wikidata: Q859218

· DBpedia: Princess Ki

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