Fujiwara no Moromichi

In this Japanese name, the family name is Fujiwara.

Fujiwara no Moromichi (藤原師通, 1062 – July 18, 1099), also known as Go-nijyo dono (後二条殿) or Nijyo-kampaku (二条関白), son of Morozane, was a kugyo during the late Heian period. He was a head of the Fujiwara clan and served as kampaku and udaijin. He assisted Emperor Horikawa against the cloistered rule of the then-retired Emperor Shirakawa. His death at age of 38 led Shirakawa to consolidate his power.

Authority control	WorldCat VIAF: 49064777 LCCN: nr00009733

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