Genshō

Empress of Japan (680-748)
Person human Q235343
Genshō
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Genshō

Summary

Genshō is a human[1]. Born in Asuka[2], she… she was born on 680[3]. She died in Heijō Palace[4]. She died on May 22, 748[5]. She worked as a politician[6]. She has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Genshō was born in Asuka[2].
  • Genshō died in Heijō Palace[4].
  • Genshō was born on 680[3].
  • Genshō died on May 22, 748[5].
  • Genshō is buried at Narayama Hills[8].
  • Genshō's father was Prince Kusakabe[9].
  • Genshō's mother was Genmei[10].
  • Genshō held citizenship in Japan[11].
  • Genshō's professions included politician[6].
  • Genshō held the position of Josei Tenno[12].
  • Genshō is recorded as female[13].
  • Genshō's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Genshō's family is recorded as Imperial House of Japan[15].
  • Genshō's Commons category is recorded as Empress Genshō[16].
  • Genshō's work location is recorded as Japan[17].
  • Genshō's described by source is recorded as A Biographical Dictionary of the Celebrated Women of Every Age and Country[18].
  • Genshō's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Japanese[19].
  • Genshō's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'ja', 'text': '元正天皇'}[20].
  • Genshō's name in kana is recorded as げんしょう てんのう[21].
  • Genshō's number of children is recorded as {'amount': '+0'}[22].
  • Genshō's sibling is recorded as Monmu[23].
  • Genshō's sibling is recorded as Kibi-naishinnō[24].
  • Genshō's writing language is recorded as Japanese[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Genshō's place of birth was Asuka[2]. She was born on 680[3]. Her father was Prince Kusakabe[9]. Her mother was Genmei[10].

Career and Affiliations

Genshō's professions included politician[6]. She held the position of Josei Tenno[12].

Death and Burial

Genshō died on May 22, 748[5]. She passed away in Heijō Palace[4]. She is buried at Narayama Hills[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Genshō include Empress Meishō[26], a politician[27], 1624–1696[28], of Japan[29].

Why It Matters

Genshō has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] She is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

Entities named for her include Empress Meishō[26], a politician[27], 1624–1696[28], of Japan[29].

FAQs

Where was Genshō born?

Genshō was born in Asuka[2].

Where did Genshō die?

Genshō passed away in Heijō Palace[4].

Who were Genshō's parents?

Genshō's father was Prince Kusakabe[9]. Genshō's mother was Genmei[10].

What did Genshō do for work?

Genshō worked as politician[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Faceted Application of Subject Terminology. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . kotobank.jp. kotobank.jp. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Japan Search. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [26] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Geagea · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Genmei
    Occupation politician
    Languages spoken, written or signed Japanese
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