Princess Reishi

Princess Reishi (1078–1144) was a Japanese Empress during the late Heian period.

She was appointed honorary mother (junbo) of her nephew Emperor Toba and served as empress during his reign.

[1] She was the daughter of Emperor Shirakawa and Fujiwara no Kenshi (1057–1084).

She was appointed to serve ceremoniously as the empress of her nephew in 1108.

[2] Unless otherwise noted (as BC), years are in CE / AD 1 individuals that were given the title of empress posthumously 2 individuals elevated to the rank of empress due to their position as honorary mother of the emperor 3 Shōshi served briefly as honorary empress for her younger brother Emperor Go-Daigo Years are in CE / AD 1 individuals that were given the title of grand empress dowager posthumously This biography of a member of the Imperial House of Japan is a stub.