Fujiwara no Yorimichi
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Fujiwara no Yorimichi (藤原頼通?) (990-1074), son of Michinaga, was a Japanese Court noble. He succeeded his father to the position of Sessho in 1017, and then went on to become Kampaku from 1020 until 1068. In both these positions, he acted as Regent to the Emperor, as many of his ancestors and descendants did; the Fujiwara clan had nearly exclusive control over the regency positions for over 200 years. Prior to succeeding to the position of Regent, Yorimichi had held the title of Nidaijin, the lowest level of state ministers. By edict, he was raised above his colleagues, to the title of Ichi no Hito, or First Subject. In addition to the reason of direct succession from his father, this edict was presumably necessary to allow Yorimichi to become Sessho.
He is also known as the founder of Byodoin phoenix hall, located in Uji.
Marriages and children
- Princess Takahime, daughter of Imperial Prince Tomohira (son of Emperor Murakami) and Princess Nakahime; married 1009; no children, but they adopted 2 daughters:
- Princess Genshi (Motoko), (1016-1039), daughter of Imperial prince Atsuyasu (eldest son of Emperor Ichijo) and Princess Naka no Kimi (Takahime's younger sister); Empress of Emperor Go Suzaku
- Fujiwara no Kanshi (Hiroko), (1036-1121), daughter of Yorimichi by Fujiwara no Gishi
- A daughter of Minamoto no Norisada (a grandson of Emperor Murakami):
- Fujiwara no Michifusa (1024-1044)
- Fujiwara no Gishi (Masako), (??-1053) daughter of Fujiwara no Yorinari (a son of Imperial Prince Tomohira and Princess Nakahime, adopted by Fujiwara no Koresuke) and a daughter of Fujiwara no Korenori; she was then a niece of Princess Takahime:
- Priest Kakuen (1031-1098)
- Fujiwara no Kanshi (Hiroko), (1036-1121); adopted by Princess Takahime; Empress of Emperor Go Suzaku
- Fujiwara no Morozane (1042-1101)
- Fujiwara no Tadatsuna (?? - 1084)
[edit] References
- Sansom, George (1958). A History of Japan to 1334. Stanford, CA: Stanford University Press.
