Kogyoku of Japan

Empress Kōgyoku, also known as Empress Saimei, reigned twice as Empress Regnant of Japan. Before she became Empress, she was known as Takara. She was born in 594 as the daughter of Prince Chinu and Princess Kibitsu-hime. She was married to Emperor Jomei who ruled from 629 until his death in 641. They had two [read more]