Prince Takechi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Prince Takechi |
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| Daijō Daijin of Japan | |
| Born | c. 654 |
| Died | 13 August 696 (aged 41–42) Fujiwara-kyō, Japan |
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| Father | Emperor Tenmu |
| Mother | Munakata no Amako-no-iratsume |
Prince Takechi (高市皇子, Takechi no miko, Takechi no ōji, c. 654 – 13 August 696) was an important member of the royal family in Japan during the Asuka period. He was the oldest son of Emperor Tenmu.
Prince Takechi played a big part in the Jinshin War in 672. This was a battle over who would become the next emperor. He fought alongside his father, Emperor Tenmu. His father won the war and became the Emperor.
When he was about 19 years old, his father sent him to lead the army. He was a general commander in the area that is now Fuwa District, Mino Province (which is in the southern part of Gifu Prefecture today).
In 679, Prince Takechi was in Yoshino with his father and siblings. There, they all promised to work together. When Empress Jitō became empress in 686, Prince Takechi was given a very important job. He became the Daijō-daijin, which was like a chief minister. In this role, he helped manage all the government affairs. He died suddenly in 696.
Prince Takechi wrote only three waka poems in his life. These poems were all written for Princess Tōchi, who was his elder half-sister.
Meet Prince Takechi's Family
Prince Takechi had a large and important family. Here's a look at his parents, wives, and children.
His Parents
- His father was Emperor Tenmu (天武天皇), who lived from about 631 to 686.
- His mother was Munakata no Amako-no-iratsume (胸形尼子娘). She was the daughter of Munakata-no-Kimi Tokuzen.
His Wives and Children
Prince Takechi had several children with different wives.
- One of his wives was Princess Minabe (御名部皇女). She was a daughter of Emperor Tenji and the full sister of Empress Genmei.
- Their first son was Prince Nagaya (長屋王), who lived from 684 to 729.
- Their second son was Prince Suzuka (鈴鹿王), who passed away in 745.
- Another wife was Princess Tajima (但馬皇女). She was also a daughter of Emperor Tenmu, making her Prince Takechi's half-sister.
- Prince Takechi also had children with other mothers whose names are not known.
- His third son was Prince Kadobe (門部王).
- His first daughter was Princess Yamagata (山形女王), who died in 745.
- His second daughter was Princess Kawachi (河内女王), who died in 780.
- His third daughter was Princess Hinokuma (檜前女王).
