Ōmidaidokoro (大御台所) was a title that can only be given to the past shōgun's official widow or retired shōgun's chief consort/wife.[1] These women had an extraordinary or considerable political power behind the scenes, leading much of the court's events and other events that impacted Japanese history. During the Edo period she resided in Ōoku, third corridor (sannomaru).

Kamakura period

Muromachi period

Edo period

See also

References

  1. 勇, 王丸 (October 1972). "大御台所と春日局(病跡学漫語-1-史上人物のカルテ)". 臨床科学 / エースアート株式会社 [編] (in Japanese). 8 (10): 1441–1443.
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