Prince Shōtoku

574–622

Semi-legendary Japanese regent, credited with promoting Buddhism and strong central government.

Known as: Statesman
Category: Leaders & Baddies
Born: 574, Asuka
Died: 622, Ikaruga

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Alive at the same time as Prince Shōtoku

Pope Gregory I c. 540–604, pope
Emperor Wen of Sui 541–604, emperor
Empress Suiko 554–628, empress
Khadija c. 555–619, early Muslim
Muhammad c. 570–632, prophet
Abu Bakr c. 573–634, caliph
Uthman c. 573–656, caliph
Umar c. 584–644, caliph
Harsha c. 590–647, emperor
Brahmagupta c. 598–c. 668, mathematician
Ali c. 600–661, caliph
Xuanzang c. 602–664, pilgrim

Portrait: Kano Osanobu (August 18, 1796 - June 12, 1846), Public domain.