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Kujō Ninshi

1173 – 1239

Empress consort of Japan

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About Kujō Ninshi

Lived 1173 – 1239 (aged 65). Kujō Ninshi was a Japanese empress consort.

, also known as and Gishūmon-in (宜秋門院), was an empress consort of Japan. She was the consort of Emperor Go-Toba.

In 1190, she was appointed as Go-Toba's empress. This was likely part of political manoeuvring by her father, Kujō Kanezane, who was appointed regent the next year.

In 1195, Ninshi gave birth to a daughter. Unusually and suddenly, a year later Ninshi left the palace. There has been speculation as to the reason behind this departure: a leading theory suggests that it was arranged by rival families as part of an attempt to overthrow her father, Kanezane.

Upon the death of her mother in 1201, she undertook the Buddhist precepts under the monk Hōnen.

Issue

Imperial Princess Shōshi (昇子内親王) (1195–1211) - unmarried Empress as adopted mother of Emperor Juntoku (Shunkamon-in, 春華門院)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Empress consort
Nationality
Positions held
Empress of Japan
Also known as
Kujo Ninshi, Kujou Ninshi

Family & relationships

Spouse
Emperor Go-Toba
Child
Princess Shōshi (1195–1211)
Parent
Fujiwara no Kanezane

People in Kujō Ninshi's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kujō Ninshi?

Empress consort of Japan

When was Kujō Ninshi born?

Kujō Ninshi was born on 31 October 1173.

When did Kujō Ninshi die?

Kujō Ninshi died on 3 February 1239.

What was Kujō Ninshi's occupation?

Kujō Ninshi was an empress consort.

What nationality was Kujō Ninshi?

Kujō Ninshi was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kujō Ninshi

· Wikidata: Q6442369

· DBpedia: Kujō Ninshi

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