Shotoku Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for Shotoku, based on 4 World History Database records associated with Japan.

4 records604–7643 events0 places

Chronological biography

604

Constitution of Japan604

Government / Government of Japan · Prince

The Shotoku Taishu code issued by Shotoku forms the basis of a Constitution. The constitution demands the veneration of Buddha, Buddhist priests & Buddhist laws

611

Invasion of Japan611

House / House of Asuka Period · Prince

Repulses an attempt by China to invade Japan

614

Invasion of Japan614

Warfare / China War · Prince

Repulses an attempt by China to invade Japan

764

Succession764

House / House of Nara Period · Emperor

Succeeds as Emperor of Japan

Titles and roles

Emperor · Prince

Record provenance

This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.