Hōjō Masako
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Summary
Hōjō Masako was born on January 23, 1157[1], in Izu Province[2]. She died on August 16, 1225[3], in Kamakura[4]. She worked as a Buddhist nun[5] and politician[6]. She ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,944 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Jufuku-ji Temple[8]
- Father: Hōjō Tokimasa[9]
- Spouse: Minamoto no Yoritomo[10]
- Child: Minamoto no Yoriie[11], Minamoto no Sanetomo[12], Ōhime[13], Sanman[14]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[15]
- Position held: Midaidokoro[16]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Family: Hōjō clan[19]
- Commons category: Hōjō Masako[20]
- Cause of death: sepsis[21]
- Family name: Hōjō[22]
- Given name: Masako[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Hōjō Masako[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Name in native language: 北条政子[26]
- Name in kana: ほうじょう まさこ[27]
- Different from: 安養院[28]
- Sibling: Hōjō Tokiko[29], Awa no tsubone[30], Hōjō Yoshitoki[31], Hōjō Munetoki[32], Hōjō Masanori[33], Hōjō Tokifusa[34]
- Japanese court rank: Junior Second Rank[35]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Hōjō Masako include An'yō-in Temple[36], a Buddhist temple[37], in Japan[38], founded in 1225[39].
Why It Matters
Hōjō Masako has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] She is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
Entities named for her include An'yō-in Temple[36], a Buddhist temple[37], in Japan[38], founded in 1225[39].
FAQs
Where was Hōjō Masako born?
Hōjō Masako's place of birth was Izu Province[2].
Where did Hōjō Masako die?
Hōjō Masako passed away in Kamakura[4].
Who were Hōjō Masako's parents?
Hōjō Masako's father was Hōjō Tokimasa[9].
Who was Hōjō Masako married to?
Hōjō Masako's spouses include Minamoto no Yoritomo[10].