Princess Shōshi (1286–1348)

[1] Princess Shōshi was the daughter of Emperor Go-Uda and court lady Itsutsuji (Fujiwara) Chushi.

She was named honorary empress to her brother Emperor Go-Daigo in 1319.

In the same year, Shōshi ordained as a Buddhist nun and was given the Dharma name Shinrikaku (真理覚).

[citation needed] 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

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