Background
Eisho Kotaigo was born in 1835. She was the sixth daughter of Takatada Kujo, who was Kampaku (Chief Adviser to the Emperor). Her name was Asako.
英照皇太后
Eisho Kotaigo was born in 1835. She was the sixth daughter of Takatada Kujo, who was Kampaku (Chief Adviser to the Emperor). Her name was Asako.
Became empress in 1848 and empress dowager in 1868. Eisho Kotaigo is her posthumous name.
At age 13, she was matched with Crown Prince Okihito.