Princess Shōshi (1286–1348)
Appearance
Princess Shōshi 奨子内親王 | |
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Empress consort of Japan | |
Reign | 18 April – 16 November 1319 |
Born | 28 September 1286 Heian-kyō (Kyōto) |
Died | 2 November 1348 Heian-kyō (Kyōto) | (aged 62)
Spouse | Emperor Go-Daigo |
House | Yamato |
Father | Emperor Go-Uda |
Mother | Itsutsuji (Fujiwara) Chushi |
Princess Shōshi or Princess Masako (奨子内親王, Shōshi (Masako) Naishinnō, 28 September 1286 – 2 November 1348) was a Japanese Empress. She served as Saiō for her brother Emperor Go-Nijō in 1306–1308.
She was the daughter of Emperor Go-Uda and court lady Itsutsuji (Fujiwara) Chushi. She was named honorary Empress to her half brother Emperor Go-Daigo in 1319.
In the same year, she ordained as a Buddhist nun and was given the Dharma name Shinrikaku (真理覚).[citation needed]