Background
Mon-in was born in 1303. She was the third daughter of Sanekane Saionji, Prime Minister.
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also known as
Yoshiko (Kishi)
Career
When Emperor Godaigo was exiled to Oki Island, she was in Ise Province (Mie Prefecture) and became a nun and took the name of Reizei-mon-in. Upon the Emperor's return from Oki, she was reinstated as Empress Consort but died soon afterward. Her posthumous name was Nochi-no-Kyogokuin.
Connections
- Father:
- Sanekane Saionji - Japanese - prime minister
- Spouse:
- Emperor Godaigo
