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Empress Meisho of Japan

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Empress Meishō (明正天皇) was the 109th imperial ruler of Japan.

Lived: 1623 - 1696
Ruled: 1629 - 1643

Her grandfather was Tokugawa Hidetada, the 2nd Shogun.

Preceded by:
Go-Mizunoo
Emperor of Japan Succeeded by:
Go-Komyo