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Kōmyō

Consort empress of Japan · Japan · On the map · Lived 701 to 760 · aged 59

Empress Kōmyō (光明皇后), born Fujiwara Asukabehime, was the consort of Japanese Emperor Shōmu (701-756) during the Nara Period.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

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Lived 701 to 760 · aged 59