Taira no Tokuko

Taira no Tokuko (Taira no Tokushi) (平 徳子, 1155 – January 25, 1214), later known as Kenreimon-in (建礼門院), was the daughter of Taira no Kiyomori and Taira no Tokiko. She was empress-consort of Emperor Takakura. Tokuko was also the last Imperial survivor from the great naval battle of Dan-no-ura. Her life became a compelling narrative which survives as both history and literature.

Taira no Tokuko

Taira no Tokuko (Taira no Tokushi) (平 徳子, 1155 – January 25, 1214), later known as Kenreimon-in (建礼門院), was the daughter of Taira no Kiyomori and Taira no Tokiko. She was empress-consort of Emperor Takakura. Tokuko was also the last Imperial survivor from the great naval battle of Dan-no-ura. Her life became a compelling narrative which survives as both history and literature.