| Prince Shiki | |||||
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| Born | Unknown | ||||
| Died | 1 September 716 Japan | ||||
| Spouse | Princess Taki Ki no Tochihime | ||||
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| Father | Emperor Tenji | ||||
| Mother | Koshi-no-michi no Iratsume | ||||
Prince Shiki (志貴皇子, Shiki-no-miko, died 1 September 716), posthumously known as Emperor Kasuga (春日宮天皇), was a member of the royal family in Japan during the Asuka period. He was the seventh son of Emperor Tenji.[1] Prince Shiki led a life devoted to cultural fields such as waka poetry, rather than to politics. However, after his death, his sixth son, Prince Shirakabe married Princess Inoe and was supported by many ministers to ascend the throne.
He was buried in Tawara Nishi tomb of the Imperial Mausoleum in Nara.
- ^ Nihon Shoki, 霊亀2年8月11日条による。