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Empress Saimei of Japan

Empress Saimei (斉明天皇) was the 37th imperial ruler of Japan and the second woman to hold the position. She had previously held the position as Empress Kogyoku.

Lived: 594-661
Ruled: 655-661

Preceded by: Kotoku

Emperor of Japan

Succeeded by: Tenji

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