Fujiwara no Michinaga

Fujiwara no Michinaga (藤原 道長, 966 January 3, 1028) was a Japanese statesman. The Fujiwara clan's control over Japan and its politics reached its zenith under his leadership.

Fujiwara no Michinaga
藤原道長
Fujiwara no Michinaga drawing Kikuchi Yōsai (1781-1878)
Daijō-daijin
In office
24 December 1017  27 February 1018
MonarchEmperor Go-Ichijō
Personal details
Born966
Died3 January 1028(1028-01-03) (aged 62)
ChildrenFujiwara no Shōshi (1st daughter)
Fujiwara no Yorimichi (1st son)
Fujiwara no Kenshi (2nd daughter)
Fujiwara no Norimichi (5th son)
Fujiwara no Ishi (4th daughter)
Fujiwara no Kishi (6th daughter)
ParentFujiwara no Kaneie
RelativesFujiwara no Michitaka (brother)
Fujiwara no Korechika (nephew)
Fujiwara no Teishi (niece)
Princess Teishi (granddaughter)
Emperor Ichijō (1st son-in-law)
Emperor Sanjō (2nd son-in-law)
Emperor Go-Ichijō (4th son-in-law)
Emperor Go-Suzaku (6th son-in-law)
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.