About Fujiwara no Otsugu
Lived 774 – 843 (aged 68–69). Fujiwara no Otsugu was a Japanese statesperson, courtier and editor.
was a Japanese statesman, courtier, politician and editor during the Heian period. He is credited as one of the collaborative compilers of the Nihon Kōki.
Career at court He was a minister during the reigns of Emperor Saga, Emperor Junna and Emperor Ninmyō. 825 (Tenchō 2): From the rank of Dainagon, Otsugu was raised to the position of Udaijin (Minister of the Right). 832 (Tenchō 9): Otsugu was named Sadaijin (Minister of the Left). 843 (Jōwa 10): Work was completed on the multi-volume Nihon Kōki; and Otsugu was a significant contributor.
Genealogy Otsugu's father was Fujiwara no Momokawa.
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Who was Fujiwara no Otsugu?
Japanese politician
When was Fujiwara no Otsugu born?
Fujiwara no Otsugu was born in 774.
When did Fujiwara no Otsugu die?
Fujiwara no Otsugu died on 22 August 843.
What was Fujiwara no Otsugu's occupation?
Fujiwara no Otsugu was a statesperson, courtier and editor.
What nationality was Fujiwara no Otsugu?
Fujiwara no Otsugu was Japanese.
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