Fujiwara no Tamemitsu
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Fujiwara no Tamemitsu (942–992) was a Japanese
statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period
.
, Emperor Kazan
and Emperor Go-Ichijō
.
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.
. His mother was Imperial Princess Masako, daughter of Emperor Daigo
.
Tamemitsu had four brothers: Kaneie
, Kanemichi
, Kinsue
. and Koretada
.
). They had at least four children.
He was also married to a daughter of regent Fujiwara no Koretada
.
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period
Heian period
The is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height...
.
Career
Tamemitsu served as a minister during the reigns of Emperor En'yūEmperor En'yu
was the 64th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.En'yū's reign spanned the years from 969 through 984.-Traditional narrative:Before his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name was Morihira-shinnō....
, Emperor Kazan
Emperor Kazan
was the 65th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Kazan's reign spanned the years from 984 through 986.-Traditional narrative:...
and Emperor Go-Ichijō
Emperor Go-Ichijo
was the 68th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Go-Ichijō's reign spanned the years from 1016 through 1036.This 11th century sovereign was named after Emperor Ichijō and go- , translates literally as "later;" and thus, he is sometimes called the "Later Emperor Ichijō"...
.
- 985 (KannaKanna (era)was a after Eikan and before Eien. This period spanned the years from April 985 through April 987. The reigning emperors were and .-Change of era:* January 24, 985 : The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events...
1}: Tamemitsu was named udaijinUdaijinUdaijin , most commonly translated as the "Minister of the Right", 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...
. - 991 (ShōryakuShoryakuwas 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...
2, 9th month): Tamemitsu was promoted from udaijin to daijō Daijin.
He is referred to as Kōtoku-kō (恒徳公) (posthumous name as Daijō Daijin).
Tamemitsu erected Hōjū-ji
Hojujidono
The ' was a Buddhist temple in Kyoto which was, for a time, the home of the Cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa.The temple was originally built and founded, as 'Hōjūji', by Fujiwara Tamemitsu in 988. However, it was destroyed in 1032....
temple to mourn his daughter Shishi.
Genealogy
This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Fujiwara no MorosukeFujiwara no Morosuke
, also known as Kujō-dono or Hōjō udaijin, was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:He was a minister during the reign of Emperor Murakami....
. His mother was Imperial Princess Masako, daughter of Emperor Daigo
Emperor Daigo
was the 60th emperor of Japan, 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.-Traditional narrative:...
.
Tamemitsu had four brothers: Kaneie
Fujiwara no Kaneie
was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:Kaneie served as a minister during the reigns of Emperor En'yū, Emperor Kazan and Emperor Go-Ichijō....
, Kanemichi
Fujiwara no Kanemichi
was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:Kanemichi served as a minister during the reign of Emperor En'yū...
, Kinsue
Fujiwara no Kinsue
Fujiwara no Kinsue , also known as Kaikō, was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:Kinsue served as a minister during the reign of Emperor Go-Ichijō....
. and Koretada
Fujiwara no Koretada
Fujiwara no Koretada , also known as Fujiwara no Koremasa or Kentokuko, Ichijō sesshō and Mikawa-kō, was a Japanese statesman, courtier, politician and waka-poet during the Heian period....
.
Marriages and Children
Tamemitsu was married to a daughter of Fujiwara no Atsutoshi (first son of Fujiwara no SaneyoriFujiwara no Saneyori
, also known as Onomiya-dono, was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:He was a minister during the reigns of Emperor Reizei and Emperor En'yu....
). They had at least four children.
- Sanenobu (964–1001) (誠信) - Sangi (参議)
- Tadanobu (or Narinobu) (967–1035) (斉信) - DainagonDainagonwas 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....
- daughter - married to Fujiwara no Yoshichika (son of Fujiwara no KoretadaFujiwara no KoretadaFujiwara no Koretada , also known as Fujiwara no Koremasa or Kentokuko, Ichijō sesshō and Mikawa-kō, was a Japanese statesman, courtier, politician and waka-poet during the Heian period....
) - Shishi (忯子) (969–985) - married to Emperor KazanEmperor Kazanwas the 65th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Kazan's reign spanned the years from 984 through 986.-Traditional narrative:...
He was also married to a daughter of regent Fujiwara no Koretada
Fujiwara no Koretada
Fujiwara no Koretada , also known as Fujiwara no Koremasa or Kentokuko, Ichijō sesshō and Mikawa-kō, was a Japanese statesman, courtier, politician and waka-poet during the Heian period....
.
- Michinobu (道信) (972–994) - poet, one of Thirty-six Poetry ImmortalsThirty-six Poetry ImmortalsThe Thirty-six Poetry Immortals are a group of Japanese poets of the Nara, Asuka and Heian periods selected by Fujiwara no Kintō as exemplars of Japanese poetic ability. There are five female poets among them...
- Kinnobu (公信) (977–1026) - Gon-no-ChūnagonChunagonwas 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...
- daughter - married to SadaijinSadaijin, most commonly translated as "Minister of the Left", 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 Sadaijin in the context of a central...
Minamoto no MasanobuMinamoto no Masanobu' , third son of Imperial Prince Atsumi , a kugyo of the Heian period. His mother was a daughter of Fujiwara no Tokihira. He became Sadaijin in 978. His daughter Rinshi was married to Fujiwara no Michinaga, when Michinaga was in far lower position... - Genshi (儼子) (died 1016) - side house of Fujiwara no MichinagaFujiwara no Michinagarepresents the highpoint of the Fujiwara regents' control over the government of Japan.-Early life:He was the fourth or fifth son of Fujiwara no Kaneie by his wife Tokihime, daughter of Fujiwara no Nakamasa...
- Jōshi (穠子) (979–1025) - Lady-in-waiting of Empress Kenshi (consort of Emperor SanjōEmperor Sanjowas the 67th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Sanjō's reign spanned the years from 1011 through 1016.-Traditional narrative:...
), and side house of Fujiwara no MichinagaFujiwara no Michinagarepresents the highpoint of the Fujiwara regents' control over the government of Japan.-Early life:He was the fourth or fifth son of Fujiwara no Kaneie by his wife Tokihime, daughter of Fujiwara no Nakamasa...