coolchicksfromhistory:EmpressSuiko (554 – 15 April 628) Art by Amy (tumblr, book tumblr)E
coolchicksfromhistory:EmpressSuiko (554 – 15 April 628) Art by Amy (tumblr, book tumblr)Empress Suiko is the first of Japan’s seven female rulers andthe 33rd monarch of Japan. PrinceShōtoku served as her regent. Japan went through many changes during Empress Suiko’sreign. Buddhism was imported to Japanduring this period and Empress Suiko encouraged its spread. Empress Suiko is also credited with theadoption of the Sexagenary cycle calendar in Japan. During this period, Prince Shōtoku also createdthe Seventeen Article Constitution and Twelve Level Cap and Rank System whichallowed bureaucrats to advance based on skill rather than heredity. Empress Suiko reignedfrom 593 until her death in 628. -- source link
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