Fujiwara no Kimiko (藤原(西園寺)公子; 1232 – 6 March 1304) was Empress of Japan as the consort of Emperor Go-Fukakusa, her nephew.[1]
Saionji Kimiko 西園寺公子 | |
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Empress consort of Japan | |
Tenure | 14 February 1257 – 6 January 1260 |
Born | 1232 |
Died | 6 March 1304 Heian-kyō (Kyōto) | (aged 71–72)
Spouse | Emperor Go-Fukakusa |
Issue | Princess Takako Reishi, Empress consort |
House | Yamato |
Father | Saionji Saneuji |
Mother | Shijō Sadako |
In 1293 (first year of the Einin era) she ordained as a Buddhist nun.[citation needed]