Empress Kōgyoku , also known as Empress Saimei , was the 35th and 37th monarch of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Both her reigns were within the Asuka period.
Occupation
monarch, consort, poet, writer
Position held
Josei Tenno, Josei Tenno
Citizenship
Japan
Born
594
Died
August 24, 661
Overview
Empress Kōgyoku , also known as Empress Saimei , was the 35th and 37th monarch of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Both her reigns were within the Asuka period.
