Fujiwara no Kaneie (藤原 兼家, 929 – July 26, 990) was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.[1] He also was known as Hōkō-in Daijin and Higashi-sanjō-dono.[2]

Fujiwara no Kaneie
藤原兼家
Fujiwara no Kaneie by Kikuchi Yōsai
Daijō-daijin
Personal details
Born929
DiedJuly 26, 990(990-07-26) (aged 60–61)
NationalityJapanese
ChildrenFujiwara no Michinaga
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Career

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Kaneie served as a minister during the reigns of Emperor En'yū, Emperor Kazan and Emperor Ichijō.

After his rival brother Kanemichi's death in 977 he was appointed to Udaijin by his cousin Yoritada who became Kampaku after Kanemichi's death. He and his son Michikane encouraged Emperor Kazan to abdicate to accelerate Kaneie's accession to regent. Kaneie told Kazan that the Imperial Regalia was already held by Ichijo, and hence Kazan should not continue as ruler. Kazan acquiesced to Kaneie's demands, under some pressure, and went to the Gangyō-ji monastery. Kaneie's second son, Michikane, went with Kazan; he intended to also take the tonsure. When they arrived at the monastery, Michikane claimed that he would like to see his parents as a layman for the last time - he did not return. When Emperor Ichijo succeeded, Kaneie became Sesshō of Emperor Ichijō.

  • 969 (Anna 1): Ju Sammi (従三位)
  • 970 (Anna 2): Chūnagon
  • 972 (Tenroku 3, 11th month): Kaneie was promoted from the office of Chūnagon to Dainagon[3]
  • 978 (Jōgen 3, 10th month): Kaneie was named Udaijin.[4]
  • 986 (Kanna 2, 24th day of the 6th month): Sesshō (摂政) for Emperor Ichijō
  • 986 (Kanna 2, 20th day of the 7th month): retire from Udaijin
  • 989 (Eiso 1, 12th month): Kaneie is named daijō daijin.[5]
  • 990 (Shōryaku 1, 5th month): Kaneie fell seriously ill; and he abandoned his offices to become a Buddhist monk.[5]
  • July 26, 990 (Shōryaku 1, 2nd day of the 7th month): Kaneie died at the age of 62.[5]

Family

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Kaneie had four brothers: Kanemichi,[6] Kinsue,[7] Koretada,[8] and Tamemitsu.[9][1]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Fujiwara no Kaneie" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 203, p. 203, at Google Books; Brinkley, Frank et al. (1915). A History of the Japanese People from the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era, p. 203., p. 203, at Google Books
  2. ^ "Fujiwara no Kaneie • . A History . . of Japan . 日本歴史". . A History . . of Japan . 日本歴史. Retrieved 2022-03-18.
  3. ^ Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). Annales des empereurs du japon, p. 145, p. 145, at Google Books; see "Fousiwara-no Kane ye", pre-Hepburn romanization
  4. ^ Titsingh, p. 146, p. 146, at Google Books.
  5. ^ a b c Titsingh, p. 151, p. 151, at Google Books.
  6. ^ a b Nussbaum, "Fujiwara no Kanemichi" at p. 203, p. 203, at Google Books
  7. ^ Nussbaum, "Fujiwara no Kinsue" at p. 204, p. 204, at Google Books
  8. ^ Nussbaum, "Fujiwara no Koretada" at p. 205, p. 205, at Google Books
  9. ^ a b c Brinkley, p. 259., p. 259, at Google Books
  10. ^ Kagerō Nikki

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