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Prince Shōtoku

Semi-legendary Japanese prince (574–622)

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Prince Shōtoku , also known as Prince Umayado/Umayato or Prince Kamitsumiya , was a semi-legendary regent and a politician of the Asuka period in Japan who served under Empress Suiko. He was the son of Emperor Yōmei and his consort, Princess Hashihito no Anahobe, who was also Yōmei's younger half-sister. But later, he was adopted by Prince Shōtoken. His parents were relatives of the ruling Soga clan and also he was involved in the defeat of the rival Mononobe clan. The primary source of the life and accomplishments of Prince Shōtoku comes from the Nihon Shoki. The Prince is renowned for modernizing the government administration and for promoting Buddhism in Japan.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Tachibana-dera Temple wd
Died
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Place of death
Ikaruga no miya wd
Citizenship
Japan wd
Occupation
politician wd
Spouse
Tojiko no Iratsume, Tachibana no Ōiratsume, Kashiwade no Hokikimo no Iratsume wd

Positions held wd

  • Crown Prince of Japan (since 593)
  • regent (since 593)

Questions

When was Prince Shōtoku born?
Prince Shōtoku was born on 7 February 574 in Tachibana-dera Temple.
What positions has Prince Shōtoku held?
Positions held by Prince Shōtoku include: Crown Prince of Japan (since 593); regent (since 593).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Prince Shōtoku · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q263972 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Prince Shotoku with Two Princes by Kano Osanobu 1842.png by Kano Osanobu (August 18, 1796 - June 12, 1846) (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 11 November 2026

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