Background
Gishū-mon-in was born in 1147. Her original name was Toshi Fujiwara.
Gishū-mon-in was born in 1147. Her original name was Toshi Fujiwara.
In 1190, she was made nyogo (Court lady favored by an emperor ranking next to chugu). Later Gishū-mon-in was made chugu. In 1202 she became a nun, assuming the name of Seijo-chi.