Biography of Shōken (1849-1914)

Shōken (* 9. May 1849 in Heian-kyō; † 9. April 1914 in Numazu Imperial Villa) was a kaiserliche Gemahlin des Meiji-Tennō. She was 64 years old. Her faith was Shinto. Her awards include Order of the Royal House of Chakri, Order of Queen Maria Luisa and Order of the Precious Crown, 1st Class. She was buried at Fushimi-ku.

Life Events

2 Events

1849

Born in Heian-kyō

1914

Died in Numazu Imperial Villa, Numazu

Biography

Birthplace

Heian-kyō

Place of Death

Numazu Imperial Villa, Numazu

Occupation

empress consort

Nationality

Japan

Religion

Shinto

Burial Place

Fushimi-ku

Awards(3)

Order of the Royal House of Chakri Order of Queen Maria Luisa Order of the Precious Crown, 1st Class

Offices & Positions(1)

Empress of Japan

Life Events

2 Events

1849

Born in Heian-kyō

1914