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Empress Shōshi

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Empress Shōshi Life story


Fujiwara no Shōshi, also known as Jōtōmon-in, the eldest daughter of Fujiwara no Michinaga, was Empress of Japan from c. 1000 to c. 1011. Her father sent her to live in the Emperor Ichijō's harem at age 12. Because of his power, influence and political machinations she quickly achieved the status of second empress.

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