Princess Sukatehime
| Princess Sukatehime 酢香手姫皇女 | |
|---|---|
| Saiō | |
| Tenure | 586–622 |
| Predecessor | Princess Uji |
| Successor | Princess Ōku |
| House | Imperial House of Japan |
| Father | Emperor Yōmei |
| Mother | Katsuragi Hiroko |
| Religion | Shinto |
Princess Sukatehime (酢香手姫皇女) was saiō for 37 years.[1] Her reign spanned the years 586 to 622 before her retirement and spanned the reigns of Emperor Yōmei, Emperor Sushun and Empress Suiko.[1][2] She is the last pre-Saikū saiō.[3]
Life
Princess Sukatehime was born to Emperor Yōmei and a consort named Katsuragi Hiroko.[1] Under the reign of her uncle, Emperor Bidatsu, the saiō had been her cousin, Princess Uji. However Princess Uji was dismissed after less than one year.[3] Thus, when Princess Sukatehime's father, Emperor Yōmei succeeded to the throne, the position of saiō was vacant, and thus Sukatehime was appointed saiō.[3]
When her father died, Sukatehime remained as saiō, and thus a new saiō was not chosen.[4]
Sukatehime would continue to rule as saiō for the next two successive emperors, Sushun, and Suiko. Both her half-uncle and aunt respectively.[5][6][7]
After 37 years, Sukatehime retired from her position.[1][6] She retired in 622 and according to some versions of the Nihon-Shoki may have passed away soon after.[6]
References
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