Princess Tsukishine
Japanese princess during the Asuka period
About Princess Tsukishine
Princess Tsukishine (舂米女王; also known as Princess Kamitsumiya no Iratsume no Miko (上宮大娘姫王)) was a Japanese princess and daughter of Prince Shōtoku during the Asuka period. She married her half brother, Prince Yamashiro.
Life She was born to Prince Shōtoku and a concubine named .
In 643 Soga no Iruka sent , , and 100 soldiers to Prince Yamashiro's residence, , in order to assassinate him. Ultimately Yamashiro committed suicide.
Genealogy Parents Father: Prince Shōtoku (聖徳太子, February 7, 574 – April 8, 622) Mother: 膳大郎女, d. April 7, 622) Husband and children Prince Yamashiro, husband and half brother Son: (難波王? - after 692) Son: Prince Maro (麻呂古王? - ?) Son: (弓削王; d. January 5, 644) Daughter: Princess Sasa (佐々女王? - ?) Daughter: Princess Mishima (三嶋女王? - ?) Son: Prince Kouka (甲可王? - ?) Son: Prince Owari (尾治王? - ?)
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Princess Tsukishine?
Japanese princess during the Asuka period
When did Princess Tsukishine die?
Princess Tsukishine died on 20 December 643.
What nationality was Princess Tsukishine?
Princess Tsukishine's recorded nationality: Wakoku.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Princess Tsukishine
· DBpedia: Princess Tsukishine
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