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Empress Suiko推古天皇alternative words: Suiko tenno, Suiko tennou, Suiko, Empress Suiko tenno keywords: china , emperor , famous person related topics: Asuka period , Prince Shotoku explanation: Suiko is the first empress of Japan of whom existence is certified. Born in 554 as a daughter of Soga clan and became the wife of Emperor Kinmei. After the assassination of Emperor Shushun by a killer sent by Soga, Suiko became the 33th emperor. With her nephew and regent, prince Shotoku, she strove to strengthen Yamato dynasty: not only she legislated many laws such as the constitution with 17 articles, but sent several missions to China (Kenzui-shi) to increase Japanese prestige. She died in 628. | |