People Who Died in 622
Shōtoku
Japanese prince and regent
Died
April 8th, 622 1402 years ago — None years old
Born in 572, served as a regent and played a crucial role in the early development of Japan. Initiated the Taika Reform, which aimed to centralize and strengthen the imperial authority. Promoted Buddhism and implemented various cultural and governmental changes that helped shape the Nara period. Contributed to the constitution, encapsulating principles of governance that would influence subsequent political structures.
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