Fujiwara no Tokihira

was a Japanese statesman, courtier, regent and politician of the powerful Fujiwara clan during the Heian period.

Career Tokihira was a minister under Emperor Daigo. 897 (Kanpyō 9, 6th month): Tokihira was made Dainagon with a rank equal to that of a General of the Left. 899 (Shōtai 2): Tokihira was named Sadaijin 900 (Shōtai 3): Tokihira accused Sugawara no Michizane of plotting against the emperor. This led to Michizane's exile to the Dazaifu in Kyūshū.

909 (Engi 9, 4th month): Tokihira died at age 39. He was honored with posthumous rank and titles.

Genealogy This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Fujiwara no Mototsune.

Father: Fujiwara no Mototsune Mother: Daughter of Imperial Prince Saneyasu Wife: Princess Renshi (廉子女王), daughter of Imperial Prince Motoyasu 1st Son: Fujiwara no Yasutada (藤原保忠; 890-936) Daughter: Fujiwara no Hōshi (藤原 褒子), consort of Emperor Uda Daughter: Fujiwara no Hitoshi (藤原 仁善子) Wife: Daughter of Minamoto Jin 2nd Son: Fujiwara no Akitadata (藤原顕忠; 898-965) Wife: Daughter of Ariwara no Muneyana 3rd Son: Fujiwara no Atsutada (藤原敦忠; 906-943) Wife: Unknown Daughter: Concubine of Fujiwara no Saneyori Daughter: Wife of Imperial Prince Atsumi Daughter: Wife of Imperial Prince Yoshiakira

Selected works In a statistical overview derived from writings by and about Fujiwara no Tokihira, OCLC/WorldCat encompasses roughly 35 works in 69 publications in 1 language and 122 library holdings.

Sandai jitsuroku (三代實). Engi shiki ( 延喜式).