About Takatsukasa Kanehira
Lived 1228 – 1294 (aged 65–66). Takatsukasa Kanehira was a Japanese samurai and calligrapher.
, fourth son of Konoe Iezane, was a court noble (kugyo) and regent of the Kamakura period of Japan, and founding father of the Takatsukasa family. His sons include Kanetada and Mototada.
After holding some high-ranking positions in the court, in 1252 he was appointed Sessho and became the head of the Fujiwara clan. In 1254 he was appointed Kampaku. In 1290 he retired and became a priest. He was also known as a calligrapher.
Additionally, he features in the memoir of Lady Nijo, a high-ranking court woman who was forced to have a sexual relationship with him.
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Who was Takatsukasa Kanehira?
Founding father of the Takatsukasa family
When was Takatsukasa Kanehira born?
Takatsukasa Kanehira was born in 1228.
When did Takatsukasa Kanehira die?
Takatsukasa Kanehira died on 30 August 1294.
What was Takatsukasa Kanehira's occupation?
Takatsukasa Kanehira was a samurai and calligrapher.
What nationality was Takatsukasa Kanehira?
Takatsukasa Kanehira was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Takatsukasa Kanehira
· DBpedia: Takatsukasa Kanehira
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