Soga no Kitashihime

In this Japanese name, the family name is Soga.

Soga no Kitashihime (蘇我 堅塩媛) was a Japanese noblewoman and high lady, a daughter of Soga no Iname, a high-ranking official. She was a consort to Emperor Kimmei of Japan. Among her offspring were Emperor Yōmei, Empress Suiko and Princess Ōtomo.

Issue

Soga no Kitashihime gave birth to seven sons and six girls:

The exact year of her death is unclear, but in February 612 a large funeral was held and she was re-interred in Emperor Kimmei's tumulus.


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