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Empress Meishō

Empress of Japan (1624-1696) · Japan · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 72

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.

Empress Meishō is read about 415 times a day, in 41 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 11 November 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 116 days, one point a day.

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It is believed that Meishō's father actually ruled in her name until she abdicated in favor of her younger half-brother.

Country
Japan
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1624 to 1696 · aged 72