About Fujiwara no Kanemichi
Lived 925 – 977 (aged 51–52). Fujiwara no Kanemichi was a Japanese politician.
, also known as Horikawa-dono and Tōtōmi-kō, was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.
Career Kanemichi served as a minister during the reign of Emperor En'yū. His chief rival was his younger brother, Kaneie, who was also raised to the position of regent during a different time frame.
972 (Tenroku 3, 11th month): Kanemichi is elevated to the concurrent offices of nadaijin and kampaku. 974 (Ten'en 2, 2nd month): Kanemichi is named Daijō Daijin.
Genealogy This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Morosuke.
Kanemichi had four brothers: Kaneie, Kinsue, Koretada, and Tamemitsu.
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Who was Fujiwara no Kanemichi?
Japanese statesman, courtier and politician (925-977)
When was Fujiwara no Kanemichi born?
Fujiwara no Kanemichi was born in 925.
When did Fujiwara no Kanemichi die?
Fujiwara no Kanemichi died on 20 December 977.
What was Fujiwara no Kanemichi's occupation?
Fujiwara no Kanemichi was a politician.
What nationality was Fujiwara no Kanemichi?
Fujiwara no Kanemichi was Japanese.
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