Princess Shōshi or Princess Masako (奨子内親王, Shōshi (Masako) Naishinnō, 28 September 1286 – 2 November 1348) was a Japanese princess who briefly served as honorary empress for her younger brother Emperor Go-Daigo.[1]

Princess Shōshi was the daughter of Emperor Go-Uda and court lady Itsutsuji (Fujiwara) Chushi. She served as Saiō for her half-brother Emperor Go-Nijō from 1306 to 1308. 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]

References

  1. ^ 日本人名大辞典+Plus,朝日日本歴史人物事典, デジタル版. "達智門院(たっちもんいん)とは？ 意味や使い方". コトバンク (in Japanese). Retrieved 2024-01-18.
Japanese royalty
Preceded by Empress consort of Japan
(honorary)
1319 		Succeeded by