Princess Reishi
Princess Reishi (1078–1144) was the Empress of her nephew Emperor Toba of Japan.
| Princess Reishi | |
|---|---|
| Empress consort of Japan | |
| Tenure | 1108–1134 |
| Born | 1078 |
| Died | 1144 (aged 65–66) |
| House | Yamato |
| Father | Emperor Shirakawa |
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.[1]
Notes
- "令子内親王". コトバンク (in Japanese). The Asahi Shimbun Company. Retrieved 2019-10-13.
| Japanese royalty | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Princess Tokushi |
Empress consort of Japan 1108–1134 |
Succeeded by Fujiwara no Tamako |
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