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Prince Shotoku (Politician) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Prince Shotoku
Prince Shōtoku, also known as Prince Umayado or Prince Kamitsumiya, is a quasi-legendary Asuka Japanese regent who served under Queen Suiko. He is the son of Emperor Yōmei and his wife, Princess Anahobe no Hashihito, is also Yōmei's half-sister. His parents are relatives of the ruling Soga clan and he is also involved in defeating the rival Mononobe clan. The main source of Prince Shōtoku's life and achievements comes from the Nihon Shoki. The prince is famous for modernizing the government and promoting Buddhism in Japan. Over the successive generations, a cult was born around the figure of Prince Shōtoku for the protection of Japan, the royal family and Buddhism. Key religious figures such as Saichō, Shinran and others claim that the inspiration or vision is Prince Shōtoku.
BornFebruary 7, 574
DiedApril 8, 622
SpouseUji no Shitsukahi, Tojiko no Iratsume
IssuePrince Yamashiro
HouseYamato
FatherEmperor Yōmei
MotherPrincess Anahobe no Hashihito

About Prince Shotoku

Politician Prince Shotoku was born in Japan on February 7, 572. He dies at the age of 50, on April 8, 622.

During the Asuka period, he was a Japanese regent and statesman who served Empress Suiko. The Nihon Shoki (Japanese Chronicles) was his primary source of information.

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Prince Shotoku before becoming famous

Prince Shotoku was born in the Zodiac sign Aquarius (The Water-Bearer), and 572 is also the year of Dragon (龍) in the Chinese Zodiac.

At the age of twenty-one, he was chosen regent by the Empress in 593.

Achievement of Prince Shotoku

Shotoku Gakuen University and Seitoku University are just two of the Japanese universities named after him.

Prince Shotoku's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Emperor Ymei and Princess Anahobe no Hashihito of the Soga clan were his parents.

Prince Shotoku Collabed with

Another prominent historical figure in Japan was Politician Oda Nobunaga.

Prince Shotoku Income & Net worth

Prince Shotoku's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a politician. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Prince Shotoku.

Prince Shotoku Height and Weight

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Latest information about Prince Shotoku updated on March 10 2023.