Fujiwara no Tamemitsu (藤原 為光) (942–992) was a
Japanese
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statesman, courtier and politician during the
Heian period
The is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. It followed the Nara period, beginning when the 50th emperor, Emperor Kanmu, moved the capital of Japan to Heian-kyō (modern Kyoto). means "peace" in Japanese. ...
.
[Brinkley, Frank ''et al.'' (1915). ]
Career
Tamemitsu served as a minister during the reigns of
Emperor En'yū
was the 64th emperor of Japan, Imperial Household Agency (''Kunaichō'') 円融天皇 (64)/ref> according to the traditional order of succession.
En'yū's reign spanned the years from 969 through 984.
Biography
Before his ascension to the Chry ...
,
Emperor Kazan
was the 65th emperor of Japan, Imperial Household Agency (''Kunaichō'') 花山天皇 (65)/ref> according to the traditional order of succession.
Kazan's reign spanned the years from 984 through 986.
Biography
Before his ascension to the Chry ...
and
Emperor Go-Ichijō
was the 68th emperor of Japan,Imperial Household Agency (''Kunaichō'') 後一条天皇 (68)/ref> according to the traditional order of succession.
Go-Ichijō's reign spanned the years from 1016 through 1036.
This 11th century sovereign was nam ...
.
* 985 (''
Kanna 1''}: Tamemitsu was named ''
udaijin
was a government position in Japan in the late Nara and Heian periods. The position was consolidated in the Taihō Code of 702. The Asuka Kiyomihara Code of 689 marks the initial appearance of the ''udaijin'' in the context of a central administr ...
''.
* 991 (''
Shōryaku
was a after '' Eiso'' and before ''Chōtoku.'' This period spanned the years from November 990 through February 995. The reigning emperor was .
Change of era
* 990 : The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events. The pre ...
2, 9th month''): Tamemitsu was promoted from ''udaijin'' to
daijō Daijin.
[Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). ; see "Fousiwara-no Tame kio", pre- Hepburn romanization]
He is referred to as Kōtoku-kō (恒徳公) (posthumous name as Daijō Daijin).
Tamemitsu erected
Hōjū-ji temple to mourn his daughter ''Shishi''.
Genealogy
This member of the
Fujiwara clan
was a powerful family of imperial regents in Japan, descending from the Nakatomi clan and, as legend held, through them their ancestral god Ame-no-Koyane. The Fujiwara prospered since the ancient times and dominated the imperial court until th ...
was the son of
Fujiwara no Morosuke
, also known as Kujō-dono or Bōjō-udaijin, was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the middle Heian period.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Fujiwara no Nakahira" in ; Brinkley, Frank ''et al.'' (1915). Considered a learne ...
.
His mother was Imperial Princess Masako, daughter of
Emperor Daigo
was the 60th emperor of Japan,Imperial Household Agency (''Kunaichō'') 醍醐天皇 (60)/ref> according to the traditional order of succession.
Daigo's reign spanned the years from 897 through 930. He is named after his place of burial.
G ...
.
Tamemitsu had four brothers:
Kaneie,
Kanemichi,
Kinsue. and
Koretada.
[Nussbaum, "Fujiwara no Koretada" at ]
Marriages and Children
Tamemitsu was married to a daughter of Fujiwara no Atsutoshi (first son of
Fujiwara no Saneyori
, also known as ''Onomiya-dono'', was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Fujiwara no Saneyori" in ; Brinkley, Frank ''et al.'' (1915).
Career
He was a minister during the ...
). They had at least four children.
*
Sanenobu (964–1001) (誠信) -
Sangi (参議)
*
Tadanobu (or Narinobu) (967–1035) (斉信) -
Dainagon
was a counselor of the first rank in the Imperial court of Japan. The role dates from the 7th century.
This advisory position remained a part of the Imperial court from the 8th century until the Meiji period in the 19th century.Nussbaum, "Dainag ...
* daughter - married to
Fujiwara no Yoshikane
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
was the 65th emperor of Japan, Imperial Household Agency (''Kunaichō'') 花山天皇 (65)/ref> a ...
(son of
Fujiwara no Koretada
Fujiwara no Koretada/Koremasa (藤原 伊尹; 924 – December 9, 972), also known as Ichijō Sesshō, was a Japanese statesman, courtier, politician and waka-poet during the Heian period.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Fujiwara no Tokih ...
)
* ''Shishi'' (忯子) (969–985) - married to
Emperor Kazan
was the 65th emperor of Japan, Imperial Household Agency (''Kunaichō'') 花山天皇 (65)/ref> according to the traditional order of succession.
Kazan's reign spanned the years from 984 through 986.
Biography
Before his ascension to the Chry ...
He was also married to a daughter of regent
Fujiwara no Koretada
Fujiwara no Koretada/Koremasa (藤原 伊尹; 924 – December 9, 972), also known as Ichijō Sesshō, was a Japanese statesman, courtier, politician and waka-poet during the Heian period.Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Fujiwara no Tokih ...
.
*
Michinobu (道信) (972–994) - poet, one of
Thirty-six Poetry Immortals
The are a group of Japanese poets of the Asuka, Nara, and Heian periods selected by Fujiwara no Kintō as exemplars of Japanese poetic ability. The oldest surviving collection of the 36 poets' works is ''Nishi Honganji Sanju-rokunin Kashu'' ...
* Kinnobu (公信) (977–1026) - Gon-no-
Chūnagon
was a counselor of the second rank in the Imperial court of Japan. The role dates from the 7th century.
The role was eliminated from the Imperial hierarchy in 701, but it was re-established in 705. This advisory position remained a part of the I ...
* daughter - married to
Sadaijin
The ''Kenkyusha's New Japanese-English Dictionary'', Kenkyusha Limited, was a government position in Japan in the late Nara and Heian periods. The position was consolidated in the Taihō Code of 702.
The Asuka Kiyomihara Code of 689 marks the ini ...
Minamoto no Masanobu
(920–993), third son of Imperial Prince Atsumi (son of Emperor Uda), a ''Kugyō'' (Japanese noble) of the Heian period.山本信吉『摂関政治史論考』(吉川弘文館、2003年)ISBN 978-4-642-02394-8 His mother was a daughter of ...
* ''Genshi'' (儼子) (died 1016) - side house of
Fujiwara no Michinaga
was a Japanese statesman. The Fujiwara clan's control over Japan and its politics reached its zenith under his leadership.
Early life
Michinaga was born in Kyōto, the son of Kaneiye. Kaneiye had become Regent in 986, holding the position unt ...
* ''Jōshi'' (穠子) (979–1025) - Lady-in-waiting of Empress ''Kenshi'' (consort of
Emperor Sanjō
was the 67th emperor of Japan,Imperial Household Agency (''Kunaichō'') 三条天皇 (67)/ref> according to the traditional order of succession.
Sanjō's reign spanned the years from 1011 through 1016.
Biography
Before his ascension to the Chry ...
), and side house of
Fujiwara no Michinaga
was a Japanese statesman. The Fujiwara clan's control over Japan and its politics reached its zenith under his leadership.
Early life
Michinaga was born in Kyōto, the son of Kaneiye. Kaneiye had become Regent in 986, holding the position unt ...
Notes
References
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Baron was a Japanese mathematician, educator, and education administrator during the Meiji era.
Biography
Early life and family
Kikuchi was born in Edo (present-day Tokyo), as the second son of Mitsukuri Shūhei, a professor at Bansho Shi ...
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Harvard University Press
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Nihon Odai Ichiran
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942 births
992 deaths
Fujiwara clan