Taira no Takamochi

Taira no Takamochi (平 高望; born Prince Takamochi (高望王)) was a member of the Imperial Family of Japan who was demoted to nobility in the Heian period. He subsequently founded the Taira clan and the Kanmu Heishi lineage of the clan, and became a feudal lord.

Life Prince Takamochi was born as the son of Prince Takami, the third prince of Prince Kazurawara, and Tachibana no Harunari. Takamochi was the great-grandson of Emperor Kanmu, who reigned from 781 to 806.

He was granted the court rank of Junior Fifth Rank, Lower Grade and served as Vice Governor (suke kokushi) of Kazusa Province.

Later, the Kanmu Heishi lineage had many branches, including Hōjō, Chiba, Miura and Hatakeyama clans.

Family

Father: Prince Takami Mother: Tachibana no Harunari Wife: Fujiwara no Yoshikata's daughter Eldest son: Taira no Kunika Second son: Taira no Yoshikane Third son: Taira no Yoshimasa Son: Taira no Yoshiyori Concubine Son: Taira no Yoshifumi Unknown mother Son: Taira no Yoshihiro Son: Taira no Yoshimochi Son: Taira no Yoshimasa Daughter: Fujiwara no Korechiyo's wife, Fujiwara no Tamenori's mother