Kujō Shunshi (九条 竴子; 25 June 1209 – 22 October 1233) also known as Sohekimon-in (藻璧門院),[1] was Empress of Japan as the consort of Emperor Go-Horikawa.
| Kujō Shunshi 九条竴子 | |
|---|---|
| Empress consort of Japan | |
| Tenure | 2 March 1230 – 13 May 1233 |
| Born | 25 June 1209 |
| Died | 22 October 1233 (aged 24) Heian-kyō (Kyōto) |
| Spouse | |
| Issue | Emperor Shijō Princess Hoshi |
| House | Imperial House of Japan |
| Father | Kujō Michiie |
| Mother | Saionji Rinshi |
Upon her death, the court women moved her body to a separate room where she was dressed in Buddhist robes, head shaven and juzu placed in her hands.[2]
Children:
- First son: Imperial Prince Mitsuhito (秀仁親王) (Emperor Shijō)
- Fourth daughter: Imperial Princess Hoshi (暤子内親王)
Notes
edit- ^ The Clear Mirror: A Chronicle of the Japanese Court During the Kamakura. August 1998. ISBN 9780804763882 – via Google Books.
- ^ 『明月記』 天福元年九月十九日条、同廿四日条 (in Japanese).
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