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Princess Ōta

d. 667

Japanese princess during the Asuka Period

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About Princess Ōta

Princess Ōta was a Japanese.

(644?–668?) was royalty in Japan during the Asuka Period. She was the eldest daughter of Emperor Tenji. She was the elder sister of Princess Uno-Sarara. She was the mother of Princess Ōku and Prince Ōtsu with Emperor Tenmu. Her mother was Lady Ochi, whose father was Soga no Kurayamada-no-Ishikawamaro.

She was not in good health by nature. She died around 668 when Princess Ōku was seven years old and Prince Ōtsu five. Her body was buried on the 27th day of the second month in that year, together with Empress Saimei and Ōta's aunt, Empress Dowager Hashibito.

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Important facts

Died
667
Nationality
Also known as
Ōta no himemiko, Ōta, Ota no himemiko, Princess Ota

Family & relationships

Spouse
Emperor Tenmu
Child
Prince Ōtsu
Child
Princess Ōku
Parent
Emperor Tenji

Frequently asked questions

Who was Princess Ōta?

Japanese princess during the Asuka Period

When did Princess Ōta die?

Princess Ōta died in 667.

What nationality was Princess Ōta?

Princess Ōta was Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Princess Ōta

· Wikidata: Q603057

· DBpedia: Princess Ōta

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