About Soga no Koma
Lived 401 – 501 (aged 99–100). Soga no Koma was a Japanese politician.
was a member of the Soga clan, and Chief Minister of Japan (ōomi).
He was the father of the powerful Soga no Iname (born approximately 506 AD), whose direct descendants controlled many Japanese emperors and brought Buddhism to Japan. His mother was from Goguryeo and his personal name was Umanose (馬背). His achievements are not written in any known extant historical text, despite occupying the very highest rank in Japan's government.
His father was Soga no Karako (蘇我 韓子).
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Who was Soga no Koma?
Japanese politician
When was Soga no Koma born?
Soga no Koma was born in 401.
When did Soga no Koma die?
Soga no Koma died in 501.
What was Soga no Koma's occupation?
Soga no Koma was a politician.
What nationality was Soga no Koma?
Soga no Koma was Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Soga no Koma. https://biography.guide/soga-no-koma/
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