Empress Teimei

Noble person

1884 – 1951

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Who was Empress Teimei?

Empress Teimei, also known as Empress Dowager Teimei, was empress consort of Emperor Taishō of Japan. Born Sadako Kujō, she was the mother of Emperor Shōwa. Her posthumous name, Teimei, means "enlightened constancy".

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Born
Jul 25, 1884
Nishikichō, Tokyo
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Religion
  • Shinto
Nationality
  • Japan
Died
May 17, 1951
Ōmiya Palace

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on July 23, 2013

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