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Empress Meishō: Emperor of Japan from 1629 to 1643.
Born in Kyoto (died at age 72).
Biography
Okiko , posthumously honored as Empress Meishō , was the 109th monarch of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession. Her reign lasted from 1629 to 1643. Her reign officially began when she was five years old and continued for fifteen years. It is believed that Meishō's father actually ruled in her name until she abdicated in favor of her younger half-brother.
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Empress Meishō was born on and passed away on at the age of 72.
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Empress Meishō was born in Kyoto.
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