Fujiwara no Tadataka
Japanese noble
About Fujiwara no Tadataka
Lived 1163 – 1245 (aged 81–82). Fujiwara no Tadataka was a Japanese.
, first son of regent Matsudono Motofusa, was a Kugyō (high-ranking Japanese official) of the late Heian and Kamakura periods.
Despite being first-born, he was treated as if he were not, while his stepbrother Moroie inherited the male-line. Hence, he called himself , avoiding the use of the name Matsudono. In 1220, just before the Jōkyū War, he retired from politics, becoming a Buddhist monk.
In recent years scholars have suspected that he is actually the author of .
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Fujiwara no Tadataka?
Japanese noble
When was Fujiwara no Tadataka born?
Fujiwara no Tadataka was born in 1163.
When did Fujiwara no Tadataka die?
Fujiwara no Tadataka died on 17 June 1245.
What nationality was Fujiwara no Tadataka?
Fujiwara no Tadataka was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Fujiwara no Tadataka
· DBpedia: Fujiwara no Takatada
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Fujiwara no Tadataka. https://biography.guide/fujiwara-no-tadataka/
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