Fujiwara Kyō-ke

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The Fujiwara Kyō-ke (藤原京家; lit. Fujiwara capital house) was a cadet branch of the Fujiwara clan of Japan.

Home provinceYamato Province
Parent houseFujiwara clan
TitlesVarious
FounderFujiwara no Maro
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Fujiwara
藤原 (京家)
Mon: Sagarifuji
Home provinceYamato Province
Parent houseFujiwara clan
TitlesVarious
FounderFujiwara no Maro
Founding year8th century
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History

It was founded by Fujiwara no Maro[1]

Maro had three brothers: Muchimaro, Fusasaki, and Umakai. These four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara.[2]

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