Fujiwara no Kurajimaro
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Fujiwara no Kurajimaro | |
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| Born | 734 |
| Died | August 5, 775 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Parents | Fujiwara no Umakai (father) |
Fujiwara no Kurajimaro (藤原 蔵下麻呂; 734 – August 5, 775) was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Nara period.[1]
He was a minister during the reign of Empress Shōtoku. He held positions of hyōbu-kyō (chief military officer) and sangi (associate counselor).[1]
Shōtoku placed her imperial bodyguards under the command of Kurajimaro.[2]
In 764, Kurajimaro was a leader of forces opposing Fujiwara no Nakamaro, also known as Emi no Oshikatsu.[3] Nakamaro and others unsuccessfully plotted with Emperor Junnin against retired Empress Kōken and the monk Dōkyō resulting in a military confrontation known as Fujiwara no Nakamaro Rebellion.
After stability was restored, Kurajimaro was placed in charge of the party escorting Emperor Junnin to Awaji province.[4]