Princess Yukiko
Empress consort of Japan
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Princess Yukiko (幸子女王; 14 November 1680 – 18 March 1720) later known as Shōshūmon’in(承秋門院), was an empress consort of Emperor Higashiyama of Japan. She was one of only four Empresses during the Edo Period.
Reign27 March 1708 – 7 November 1709
PredecessorFujiwara no Fusako
SuccessorPrincess Yoshiko
Born14 November 1680
Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
| Princess Yukiko | |
|---|---|
| Empress consort of Japan | |
| Empress consort of Japan | |
| Reign | 27 March 1708 – 7 November 1709 |
| Predecessor | Fujiwara no Fusako |
| Successor | Princess Yoshiko |
| Born | 14 November 1680 Kyoto, Japan |
| Died | March 18, 1720 (aged 39) Kyoto, Japan |
| Burial | Tsuki no wa no misasagi, Kyoto |
| Spouse | Emperor Higashiyama |
| Issue | Imperial Princess Akiko |
| House | Arisugawa-no-miya |
| Father | Arisugawa-no-miya Yukihito |
| Religion | Buddhism |
She was the daughter of Arisugawa-no-miya Yukihito. She was thus a member of the Arisugawa-no-miya, one of the Imperial family clans. She became a part of the Emperor's court in 1697. She gave birth to a Princess in 1700. In 1707, she was promoted to a higher rank. In 1708, she was named Empress. This was one of only four times during the Edo Period for this to occur.
- Issue
- First daughter: Imperial Princess Akiko (1700–1756)
