About Fujiwara no Motohira
Lived 1105 – 1157 (aged 51–52). Fujiwara no Motohira was a Japanese military personnel.
was the second ruler of Northern Fujiwara in Mutsu Province, Japan, the son of Fujiwara no Kiyohira and the father of Fujiwara no Hidehira.
Fujiwara no Motohira is credited with expansion of Hiraizumi, the residence of Northern Fujiwara. In particular, he founded Mōtsū-ji, and his wife built Kanjizaiō-in which was adjacent to Motsu-ji. Both sites survived, though all the buildings from the Heian period were lost, and are currently listed as constituents of a World Heritage Site, Historic Monuments and Sites of Hiraizumi. He also expanded Chūson-ji, where he was buried, along with his father and his son.
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Who was Fujiwara no Motohira?
Japanese military personnel
When was Fujiwara no Motohira born?
Fujiwara no Motohira was born in 1105.
When did Fujiwara no Motohira die?
Fujiwara no Motohira died on 29 April 1157.
What was Fujiwara no Motohira's occupation?
Fujiwara no Motohira was a military personnel.
What nationality was Fujiwara no Motohira?
Fujiwara no Motohira was Japanese.
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