Princess Reishi (1078–1144) was the empress of her nephew Emperor Toba of Japan.
| Princess Reishi | |
|---|---|
| Empress consort of Japan | |
| Tenure | 1108–1134 |
| Grand empress dowager of Japan | |
| Tenure | 1134–1144 |
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| Born | 1078 |
| Died | 1144 (aged 65–66) |
| House | Imperial House of Japan |
| Father | Emperor Shirakawa |
| Mother | Fujiwara no Kenshi (1057–1084) |
She was the daughter of Emperor Shirakawa and Fujiwara no Kenshi (1057–1084). Her father abdicated in favor of her brother in 1087. In 1107, her brother Emperor Horikawa died and was succeeded by her four-year-old nephew, Emperor Toba. She was appointed to serve ceremoniously as the empress of her nephew in 1108.
In 1130, she ordained as a Buddhist nun.[1]
| Japanese royalty | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by | Empress consort of Japan 1108–1134 |
Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Grand empress dowager of Japan 1134–1144 |
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