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Kogyoku

Empress Kōgyoku (皇極天皇) was the 35th imperial ruler of Japan. She reascended the throne as Empress Saimei.

Lived: 594-661
Ruled: 642-645

Preceded by:
Jomei

Emperor of Japan

Succeeded by:
Kotoku

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