Empress Suiko, Emperor Yōmei, Imperial Prince Iso no Kami Be, Imperial Prince Sakurawi, Toneri no himemiko Soga no Kitashihime (蘇我 堅塩媛) was a Japanese noblewoman and high lady, a daughter of Soga no Iname,[1] a high-ranking official.
She was a consort of Emperor Kinmei of Japan.
[2] Among her offspring were Emperor Yōmei, Empress Suiko and Princess Ōtomo.
Soga no Kitashihime gave birth to seven sons and six girls: The exact year of her death is unclear, but in February 612 a large funeral was held and she was re-interred in Emperor Kinmei's tumulus.
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