Fujiwara no Morotada facts for kids

Fujiwara no Morotada (藤原師尹, July 24, 920 — December 1, 969) was an important Japanese leader. He lived during the Heian period (794 to 1185). This was a time when emperors ruled Japan. Morotada was a statesman, which means he was a skilled government leader. He was also a courtier, someone who served at the emperor's court.

Fujiwara no Morotada's Career

Fujiwara no Morotada held powerful positions in the Japanese government. He worked as a minister for Emperor Reizei. Ministers are high-ranking officials who help run the country.

• 968: Morotada was named udaijin. This important job was like being a "Minister of the Right." It was one of the highest government roles.
• 969: He was promoted to sadaijin. This meant he became the "Minister of the Left," an even higher position. The sadaijin was often the most powerful person in the court after the emperor.
• 969: Sadly, Sadaijin Morotada passed away in October of that year.

His Family Background

Fujiwara no Morotada was a member of the powerful Fujiwara clan. This family had a lot of influence in Japan for many centuries. Morotada was the youngest son of Fujiwara no Tadahira. He also had two older brothers named Saneyori and Morosuke.