Fujiwara no Tokihira
Japanese statesman, courtier and politician
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Fujiwara no Tokihira (藤原 時平; 871 – April 26, 909) was a Japanese statesman, courtier, regent and politician of the powerful Fujiwara clan during the Heian period.[1]
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| Born | 871 |
| Died | April 26, 909 (aged 37–38) |
| Parents | Fujiwara no Mototsune (father) |
Career
Tokihira was a minister under Emperor Daigo.[1]
- 891 (Kanpyō 3, 3rd month): Tokihira was given a rank which was the equivalent of sangi.[2]
- 897 (Kanpyō 9, 6th month): Tokihira was made Dainagon with a rank equal to that of a General of the Left.[3]
- 899 (Shōtai 2): Tokihira was named Sadaijin[4]
- 900 (Shōtai 3): Tokihira accused Sugawara no Michizane of plotting against the emperor.[5] This led to Michizane's exile to the Dazaifu in Kyūshū.[6]
- 909 (Engi 9, 4th month): Tokihira died at age 39. He was honored with posthumous rank and titles.[7]
Genealogy
This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Fujiwara no Mototsune.[1] Tokihira had two brothers: Fujiwara no Tadahira and Fujiwara no Nakahira.[8]
- Father: Fujiwara no Mototsune
- Mother: Daughter of Imperial Prince Saneyasu
- Wife: Princess Renshi (廉子女王), daughter of Imperial Prince Motoyasu
- 1st Son: Fujiwara no Yasutada (藤原保忠; 890-936)
- Daughter: Fujiwara no Hōshi (藤原 褒子), consort of Emperor Uda
- Daughter: Fujiwara no Hitoshi (藤原 仁善子)
- Wife: Daughter of Minamoto Jin
- 2nd Son: Fujiwara no Akitadata (藤原顕忠; 898-965)
- Wife: Daughter of Ariwara no Muneyana
- 3rd Son: Fujiwara no Atsutada (藤原敦忠; 906-943)
- Wife: Unknown
- Daughter: Concubine of Fujiwara no Saneyori
- Daughter: Wife of Imperial Prince Atsumi
- Daughter: Wife of Imperial Prince Yoshiakira