Empress Shōken
Empress of Japan from 1869 to 1912
Died aged 64TaurusJapan
Biography
Masako Ichijō (一条勝子, Ichijō Masako; 9 May 1849 – 9 April 1914), who adopted the imperial given name Haruko (美子) in 1867 and was posthumously honoured as Empress Dowager Shōken (昭憲皇太后, Shōken Kōtaigō), was the wife of Emperor Meiji of Japan. She was one of the founders of the Japanese Red Cross Society, whose charity work was known throughout the First Sino-Japanese War.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Empress of Japan
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Emperor Meiji
- Parents
- Ichijō TadakaNiihata Tamiko
- Siblings
- Ichijō Saneyoshi
Awards & honours (3)
- Order of the Royal House of Chakri
- Order of Queen Maria Luisa
- Order of the Precious Crown, 1st Class
Quick answers about Empress Shōken
- How old was Empress Shōken?
- Empress Shōken died on April 9, 1914 at the age of 64.
- When is Empress Shōken's birthday?
- Empress Shōken was born on May 9, 1849.
- Where was Empress Shōken born?
- Empress Shōken was born in Heian-kyō.
- What is Empress Shōken's zodiac sign?
- Empress Shōken's zodiac sign is Taurus.
- What is Empress Shōken's nationality?
- Empress Shōken is a citizen of Japan.
- What does Empress Shōken do?
- Empress Shōken is known as empress consort.
- Who has Empress Shōken been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Empress Shōken's spouse is or was Emperor Meiji.
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