Empress Meishō

empress of Japan (1624-1696)
Person human Q120564
Empress Meishō
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Empress Meishō

Summary

Empress Meishō is a human[1]. Born in Kyoto[2], she… she was born on +1624-01-09T00:00:00Z[3]. She died in Kyoto[4]. She died on +1696-12-04T00:00:00Z[5]. She worked as a politician[6], monarch[7], and aristocrat[8]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (299 views/month, #7,037 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kyoto[2], Empress Meishō…
  • Empress Meishō passed away in Kyoto[4].
  • Empress Meishō was born on +1624-01-09T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Empress Meishō died on +1696-12-04T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Tsuki no wa no misasagi[10].
  • Empress Meishō's father was Emperor Go-Mizunoo[11].
  • Empress Meishō's mother was Tokugawa Masako[12].
  • Empress Meishō held citizenship in Japan[13].
  • Japanese was Empress Meishō's native language[14].
  • Empress Meishō's professions included politician[6].
  • Empress Meishō's professions included monarch[7].
  • Empress Meishō's professions included aristocrat[8].
  • Empress Meishō held the position of Emperor of Japan[15].
  • Empress Meishō held the position of Josei Tenno[16].
  • Empress Meishō's religion is recorded as Buddhism[17].
  • Empress Meishō's image is recorded as Meisho of Japan.jpg[18].
  • Empress Meishō is recorded as female[19].
  • Empress Meishō's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Empress Meishō's family is recorded as Imperial House of Japan[21].
  • Empress Meishō's coat of arms image is recorded as Flag of the Japanese Emperor.svg[22].
  • Empress Meishō's noble title is recorded as Josei Tenno[23].
  • Empress Meishō's noble title is recorded as Imperial princess[24].
  • Empress Meishō's signature is recorded as 明正天皇署名.png[25].
  • Genmei is named after Empress Meishō[26].
  • Genshō is named after Empress Meishō[27].

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Origins and Family

Empress Meishō's place of birth was Kyoto[2]. She was born on +1624-01-09T00:00:00Z[3]. Her father was Emperor Go-Mizunoo[11]. Her mother was Tokugawa Masako[12]. Japanese was her native language[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], monarch[7], and aristocrat[8]. Positions held include Emperor of Japan[15], a hereditary title[28], in Japan[29] and Josei Tenno[16], a noble title[30], in Japan[31].

Personal Life

Empress Meishō's religion is recorded as Buddhism[17].

Death and Burial

Empress Meishō died on +1696-12-04T00:00:00Z[5]. She passed away in Kyoto[4]. Burial took place at Tsuki no wa no misasagi[10].

Why It Matters

Empress Meishō ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (299 views/month, #7,037 of 1,000,298).[9] She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Empress Meishō born?

Empress Meishō's place of birth was Kyoto[2].

Where did Empress Meishō die?

Empress Meishō passed away in Kyoto[4].

Who were Empress Meishō's parents?

Empress Meishō's father was Emperor Go-Mizunoo[11]. Empress Meishō's mother was Tokugawa Masako[12].

What did Empress Meishō do for work?

Empress Meishō worked as politician[6], monarch[7], and aristocrat[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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