Princess Muneko
Princess Muneko (統子内親王; 13 August 1126 – 20 July 1189), later known as Jōsaimon-in (上西門院), was a princess and an Empress of Japan.
| Princess Muneko 統子内親王 | |
|---|---|
| Empress consort of Japan | |
| Tenure | 5 March 1158 – 4 March 1159 |
| Born | 13 August 1126 |
| Died | 20 July 1189 (aged 62) Heian-kyō (Kyōto) |
| House | Yamato |
| Father | Emperor Toba |
| Mother | Fujiwara no Tamako |
She was the daughter of Emperor Toba och Fujiwara no Tamako. She served as Saiin at Kamo Shrine in 1127-1132. She retired from her service as priestess for health reasons. She served as honorary interim Empress of her nephew Emperor Nijō awaiting the appointment of a permanent Empress. She retired when her nephew married his aunt, her half sister Princess Yoshiko (Nijō).
In 1160, following her mother's example, she took ordination as a Buddhist nun at Hōkongō-in.
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| Japanese royalty | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Fujiwara no Kinshi (Go-Shirakawa) |
Empress consort of Japan 1158–1159 |
Succeeded by Princess Yoshiko (Nijō) |
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