jan 1, 593 - Empress Suiko
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Empress Suiko is known as the first reigning empress of Japan in recorded history (rather than an empress consort). She is credited with the expansion of Buddhism in Japan, increasing Chinese influence in Japan. She was the daughter of Emperor Kimmei, Empress consort of Emperor Bidatsu, sister of Emperor Sujun (or Sushu).
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