Fujiwara no Kimiko

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Saionji Kimiko
西園寺公子
Empress consort of Japan
Tenure14 February 1257 – 6 January 1260
Born1232
Died6 March 1304(1304-03-06) (aged 71–72)
Heian-kyō (Kyōto)
SpouseEmperor Go-Fukakusa
IssuePrincess Takako
Reishi, Empress consort
HouseYamato
FatherSaionji Saneuji
MotherShijō Sadako

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]

In 1293 (first year of the Einin era) she ordained as a Buddhist nun.[citation needed]

Issue
  • Second daughter: Imperial Princess Takako (貴子内親王)
  • Third daughter: Imperial Princess Reishi (姈子内親王) (wife of Emperor Go-Uda)

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Japanese royalty
Preceded by Empress consort of Japan
1257–1260
Succeeded by