Saionji Kisshi
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| Saionji Kisshi 西園寺姞子 | |
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| Empress consort of Japan | |
| Tenure | 5 September 1242 – 10 July 1248 |
| Born | 1225 |
| Died | 20 October 1292 (aged 66–67) Heian-kyō (Kyōto) |
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| House | Imperial House of Japan |
| Father | Saionji Saneuji |
| Mother | Shijō Sadako |
Saionji Kisshi (西園寺 姞子; 1225 – 20 October 1292) was Empress of Japan as the consort of Emperor Go-Saga. She was also known as Ōmiya-in (大宮院), her imperial title (ingō), and as Fujiwara no Kisshi (藤原 姞子), by her original clan name (honsei).[1]
Biography
She was the first daughter of Saionji Saneuji and Shijō Sadako.[1]
Upon Emperor Go-Saga's passing, she was ordained as a Buddhist nun and received the Dharma name Henchikaku (遍智覚).[1]
Family
Issue:
- Fourth son: Imperial Prince Hisahito (久仁親王) (Emperor Go-Fukakusa)
- First daughter: Imperial Princess Osako (綜子内親王)[2]
- Seventh son: Imperial Prince Tsunehito (恒仁親王) (Emperor Kameyama)
- Eleventh son: Imperial Prince Masataka (雅尊親王)[2]
- Thirteenth son: Imperial Prince Sadayoshi (貞良親王)[2]
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