Go-Shirakawa

77th emperor of Japan (1155–58)
Person human Q317984
Go-Shirakawa
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Go-Shirakawa

Summary

Go-Shirakawa is a human[1]. He was born in Kyoto[2]. He was born on October 18, 1127[3]. He passed away in Kyoto[4]. He died on April 26, 1192[5]. He worked as an emperor[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #7,048 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Go-Shirakawa was born in Kyoto[2].
  • Go-Shirakawa died in Kyoto[4].
  • Go-Shirakawa was born on October 18, 1127[3].
  • Go-Shirakawa died on April 26, 1192[5].
  • Burial took place at Hōjū-ji Temple[8].
  • Go-Shirakawa's father was Toba[9].
  • Go-Shirakawa's mother was Fujiwara no Tamako[10].
  • Among Go-Shirakawa's spouses was Fujiwara no Kinshi[11].
  • Go-Shirakawa was married to Taira no Shigeko[12].
  • Among Go-Shirakawa's spouses was Fujiwara no Seishi[13].
  • Among Go-Shirakawa's spouses was Fujiwara no Ishi[14].
  • Go-Shirakawa was married to Sanjō Sōshi[15].
  • Go-Shirakawa was married to Bōmon-dono[16].
  • A child of Go-Shirakawa was Nijō[17].
  • A child of Go-Shirakawa was Ryōshi-naishinnō[18].
  • A child of Go-Shirakawa was Kōshi-naishinnō[19].
  • A child of Go-Shirakawa was Shikishi-naishinnō[20].
  • A child of Go-Shirakawa was Shukaku-hosshinnō[21].
  • A child of Go-Shirakawa was Prince Mochihito[22].
  • Go-Shirakawa held citizenship in Japan[23].
  • Go-Shirakawa worked as an emperor[6].
  • Go-Shirakawa held the position of Emperor of Japan[24].
  • A notable work attributed to Go-Shirakawa is Ryōjin Hishō[25].
  • Go-Shirakawa is recorded as male[26].
  • Go-Shirakawa's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kyoto[2], Go-Shirakawa… he was born on October 18, 1127[3]. His father was Toba[9]. His mother was Fujiwara no Tamako[10].

Career and Affiliations

Go-Shirakawa's professions included emperor[6]. He held the position of Emperor of Japan[24].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Go-Shirakawa is Ryōjin Hishō[25].

Personal Life

Spouses include Fujiwara no Kinshi[11], a consort[28], 1134–1209[29], of Japan[30]; Taira no Shigeko[12], 1142–1176[31], of Japan[32]; Fujiwara no Seishi[13]; Fujiwara no Ishi[14], 1116–1143[33]; Sanjō Sōshi[15], 1145–1231[34]; and Bōmon-dono[16]. Children include Nijō[17], a ruler[35], 1143–1165[36], of Japan[37]; Ryōshi-naishinnō[18], 1147–1216[38], of Japan[39]; Kōshi-naishinnō[19], 1148–1192[40], of Japan[41]; Shikishi-naishinnō[20], a poet[42], 1149–1201[43], of Japan[44]; Shukaku-hosshinnō[21], a priest[45], 1150–1202[46], of Japan[47]; and Prince Mochihito[22], an aristocrat[48], 1151–1180[49], of Japan[50].

Death and Burial

Go-Shirakawa died on April 26, 1192[5]. He died in Kyoto[4]. He is buried at Hōjū-ji Temple[8].

Why It Matters

Go-Shirakawa ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (285 views/month, #7,048 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Go-Shirakawa born?

Go-Shirakawa was born in Kyoto[2].

Where did Go-Shirakawa die?

Go-Shirakawa passed away in Kyoto[4].

Who were Go-Shirakawa's parents?

Go-Shirakawa's father was Toba[9]. Go-Shirakawa's mother was Fujiwara no Tamako[10].

Who was Go-Shirakawa married to?

Go-Shirakawa's spouses include Fujiwara no Kinshi[11], Taira no Shigeko[12], Fujiwara no Seishi[13], and Fujiwara no Ishi[14].

What did Go-Shirakawa do for work?

Go-Shirakawa worked as emperor[6].

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  23. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sibling Muneko-naishinnō, Shushi-naishinnō, Akiko-naishinnō +7
    Occupation emperor
    Place of death Kyoto
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