About Tachibana no Moroe
Lived 684 – 757 (aged 72–73). Tachibana no Moroe was a Japanese poet and politician.
was a Japanese Imperial prince and official in the court of Emperor Shōmu and Empress Kōken.
He was the father of Tachibana no Naramaro .
738 (Tenpyō 10, 1st month): Moroe was created Udaijin (Minister of the Right) in the Imperial court. 740 (Tenpyō 12): Moroe put down a revolt by Fujiwara no Hirotsugu. 742 (Tenpyō 14): The emperor sent Moroe to Ise to convey his appreciation to the kami. 743 (Tenpyō 15): Moroe was elevated to a rank almost equal to Sadaijin (Minister of the Left).
Moroe was a poet whose work is included in the Man'yōshū.
Family Father: Prince Minu (美努王) Mother: Agata no Inukai no Michiyo Wife: Fujiwara no Tabino (藤原多比能), daughter of Fujiwara no Fuhito Son: Tachibana no Naramaro Unknown Concubine Daughter: Lady Teruyoru (照夜の前), married Fujiwara no Hosei
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tachibana no Moroe?
Imperial prince
When was Tachibana no Moroe born?
Tachibana no Moroe was born in 684.
When did Tachibana no Moroe die?
Tachibana no Moroe died on 30 January 757.
What was Tachibana no Moroe's occupation?
Tachibana no Moroe was a poet and politician.
What nationality was Tachibana no Moroe?
Tachibana no Moroe was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Tachibana no Moroe
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