About Ōno no Azumabito
Lived 650 – 742 (aged 91–92). Ōno no Azumabito was a Japanese samurai.
was a samurai and court official of Japan's Nara period. He was the son of ..
In 724, he fought alongside Fujiwara no Umakai against the Emishi people of Mutsu Province. Azumabito was later appointed to the Imperial positions of chinjufu-shōgun (Commander-in-chief of the Defense of the North) and Azechi (Inspector). He also aided in the suppression of the 740 revolt of Fujiwara no Hirotsugu (the Dazai shoni of the Dazaifu on Kyushu). The rebellion ended with Fujiwara's defeat and death.
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Who was Ōno no Azumabito?
Japanese samurai
When was Ōno no Azumabito born?
Ōno no Azumabito was born in 650.
When did Ōno no Azumabito die?
Ōno no Azumabito died on 7 December 742.
What was Ōno no Azumabito's occupation?
Ōno no Azumabito was a samurai.
What nationality was Ōno no Azumabito?
Ōno no Azumabito was Japanese.
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