Kujō Shunshi ( ; 25 June 1209 – 22 October 1233) also known as Sohekimon-in (藻璧門院), was

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as the consort of

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. Upon her death, the court women moved her body to a separate room where she was dressed in Buddhist robes, head shaven and juzu placed in her hands. Children: *First son: Imperial Prince Mitsuhito (秀仁親王) (

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) *Fourth daughter: Imperial Princess Hoshi (暤子内親王)

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Fujiwara clan Japanese empresses consort Japanese Buddhists 13th-century Buddhists 1209 births 1233 deaths Deaths in childbirth Mothers of Japanese emperors {{Japan-royal-stub