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Kōgyoku: Biography, Facts and Career

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Kōgyoku
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Empress Kōgyoku (皇極天皇, Kōgyoku-tennō; 7 August 594 – 24 August 661), also known as Empress Saimei (斉明天皇, Saimei-tennō), was the 35th and 37th monarch of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Both her reigns were within the Asuka period.

Quick facts about Kōgyoku

  • Full name: Kōgyoku
  • Born: 0594-01-01
  • Nationality: Japan
  • Known as: Royal
  • Wikidata ID: Q235296

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Who is Kōgyoku?

Empress Kōgyoku (皇極天皇, Kōgyoku-tennō; 7 August 594 – 24 August 661), also known as Empress Saimei (斉明天皇, Saimei-tennō), was the 35th and 37th monarch of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.

What nationality is Kōgyoku?

Kōgyoku is Japan.

When was Kōgyoku born?

Kōgyoku was born on 0594-01-01.

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