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Empress Dowager Eishō
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The native form of this personal name is Kujō Asako. This article uses Western name order when mentioning individuals.
Asako Kujō (九条夙子, Kujō Asako, 11 January 1835 – 11 January 1897), posthumously honoured as Empress Dowager Eishō (英照皇太后, Eishō-kōtaigō), was the consort of Emperor Kōmei of Japan.[1]
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Empress Dowager Eishō 英照皇太后 | |
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Empress dowager of Japan | |
Tenure | 1868–1897 |
Born | Asako Kujō (九条夙子) (1835-01-11)11 January 1835 Heian-kyō, Japan |
Died | 11 January 1897(1897-01-11) (aged 62) Tokyo City, Japan |
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Spouse | Emperor Kōmei |
Issue | Princess Yoriko Princess Fuki |
House | Imperial House of Japan |
Father | Hisatada Kujō |
Mother | Karahashi Meiko |
Religion | Shinto |
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