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Empress Meishō

Empress of Japan (1624-1696)

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Empress Meishō , personal name Okiko , was the 109th monarch of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Her reign lasted from 1629 to 1643. Her reign officially began when she was five years old and continued for fifteen years. It is believed that Meishō's father actually ruled in her name until she abdicated in favor of her younger half-brother.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kyoto wd
Died
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Place of death
Kyoto wd
Citizenship
Japan wd
Occupation
politician, monarch, aristocrat wd

Positions held wd

  • Emperor of Japan (22 December 1629 – 14 November 1643)
  • Josei Tenno (22 December 1629 – 14 November 1643)

Questions

When was Empress Meishō born?
Empress Meishō was born on 9 January 1624 in Kyoto.
What positions has Empress Meishō held?
Positions held by Empress Meishō include: Emperor of Japan (1629–1643); Josei Tenno (1629–1643).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Empress Meishō · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q120564 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Meisho of Japan.jpg (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 7 November 2026

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