Fujiwara no Yoshikane
Japanese noble
About Fujiwara no Yoshikane
Lived 957 – 1021 (aged 63–64).
Fujiwara no Yoshikane (藤原 義懐) (957–1021) was a Japanese Heian era courtier. A son of Fujiwara no Koretada, he served under Emperor Kazan before joining his brother Korenari, and the Emperor in becoming monks, in 986. He also prevented the Emperor from committing suicide following the death of his wife Tsune-ko.
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Who was Fujiwara no Yoshikane?
Japanese noble
When was Fujiwara no Yoshikane born?
Fujiwara no Yoshikane was born in 957.
When did Fujiwara no Yoshikane die?
Fujiwara no Yoshikane died in 1021.
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