About Saionji Shōshi
Lived 1271 – 1342 (aged 70–71). Saionji Shōshi was a Japanese poet and writer.
, also known as (also written Eifuku-mon In), was a celebrated Japanese poet of the Kamakura period, and a consort of the 92nd emperor, Fushimi. Her father was the Chancellor Sane-kane.
She became empress in 1288, and though she had no children of her own, she adopted Go-Fushimi.
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Who was Saionji Shōshi?
empress consort of Japanese emperor Fushimi. also famous as poet
When was Saionji Shōshi born?
Saionji Shōshi was born in 1271.
When did Saionji Shōshi die?
Saionji Shōshi died on 10 June 1342.
What was Saionji Shōshi's occupation?
Saionji Shōshi was a poet and writer.
What nationality was Saionji Shōshi?
Saionji Shōshi was Japanese.
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