Reishi-naishinnō
[令子] daughter of emperor Shirakawa; entitled Empress consort
About Reishi-naishinnō
Lived 1078 – 1144 (aged 65). Reishi-naishinnō was a Japanese empress consort.
Princess Reishi (1078–1144) was a Japanese Empress during the late Heian period. She was appointed honorary mother (junbo) of her nephew Emperor Toba and served as empress during his reign. She held the title from 1108 through 1134.
Biography She was the daughter of Emperor Shirakawa and Fujiwara no Kenshi (1057–1084). Her father abdicated in favor of her brother in 1087. In 1107, her brother Emperor Horikawa died and was succeeded by her four-year-old nephew, Emperor Toba. She was appointed to serve ceremoniously as the empress of her nephew in 1108.
In 1130, she ordained as a Buddhist nun.
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Who was Reishi-naishinnō?
[令子] daughter of emperor Shirakawa; entitled Empress consort
When was Reishi-naishinnō born?
Reishi-naishinnō was born on 30 June 1078.
When did Reishi-naishinnō die?
Reishi-naishinnō died on 25 May 1144.
What was Reishi-naishinnō's occupation?
Reishi-naishinnō was an empress consort.
What nationality was Reishi-naishinnō?
Reishi-naishinnō was Japanese.
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