Fujiwara no Tadahira facts for kids
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Fujiwara no Tadahira
藤原忠平 |
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Tadahira by Kikuchi Yōsai
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| Imperial Regent of Japan | |
| In office October 16, 930 – September 9, 949 |
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| Monarch | Suzaku Murakami |
| Preceded by | Fujiwara no Mototsune |
| Succeeded by | Fujiwara no Saneyori |
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| Born | 880 |
| Died | September 9, 949 (aged 68–69) Heian Kyō (Kyōto) |
| Spouses | Minamoto no Junshi Minamoto no Shōshi |
| Parent | Fujiwara no Mototsune (father) |
Fujiwara no Tadahira (藤原 忠平, 880 – September 9, 949) was an important Japanese statesman, courtier, and politician. He lived during the Heian period (794 to 1185), a time when emperors ruled Japan.
Tadahira was also known by other names like Teishin-Kō or Ko-ichijō Dono. These names showed his high status in the government. He played a big role in shaping the laws and government of his time.
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Fujiwara no Tadahira's Career and Influence
Fujiwara no Tadahira was a kuge, which means he was a noble from a powerful family in Japan. He was known for his work in creating important legal documents.
Key Legal Works
Tadahira helped write and publish the Engishiki. This was a collection of rules and procedures for the Japanese government. It covered everything from ceremonies to how officials should act.
He was also a main editor for the Sandai-kyaku-shiki. This legal code was sometimes called the Rules and Regulations of the Three Generations. It helped organize laws from different emperors' reigns.
Serving as Regent
Tadahira served as a regent for Emperor Suzaku. A regent is someone who rules for an emperor who is too young or unable to govern. Emperor Suzaku ruled from 930 to 946.
Here are some of Tadahira's important appointments:
- September 17, 914: Tadahira was named udaijin, a high government position.
- October 16, 930: He became sesshō, the regent for the young emperor.
- September 7, 936: He took on the role of daijō-daijin, the highest government position.
- February 16, 937: Tadahira led the special coming-of-age ceremony for Emperor Suzaku.
- November 29, 941: He was appointed kampaku, another powerful regent role.
Fujiwara Family Connections
Fujiwara no Tadahira belonged to the powerful Fujiwara clan. This family had a lot of influence in the Japanese court for centuries.
Family Members
Tadahira was the son of Fujiwara no Mototsune, another important figure. His brothers were Fujiwara no Tokihira and Fujiwara no Nakahira. Interestingly, both Emperor Suzaku and Emperor Murakami were his nephews through his sisters.
Tadahira became the head of the Hokke branch of the Fujiwara clan in 909. This happened after his older brother, Tokihira, passed away.
Wives and Children
Tadahira had several children who also became important figures.
He was married to Minamoto no Junshi. She was the daughter of Emperor Uda. They had one son:
- Fujiwara no Saneyori: He later became a Kampaku and Sesshō himself, serving emperors like Emperor Reizei and Emperor En'yū.
Tadahira was also married to Minamoto no Shōshi. She was the daughter of Minamoto no Yoshiari. They had several children:
- Morosuke: He became an Udaijin and was the grandfather of two emperors, Emperor Reizei and Emperor En'yū.
- Moroyasu: He became a priest.
- Morouji (913–970): He served as a Dainagon.
- Morotada (920–969): He held the position of Sadaijin.
Tadahira also had two daughters whose mothers are not known:
- Kishi (904–962): She was a consort (wife) of Crown Prince Yasuakira.
- Kanshi (906–945): She was a consort of Imperial Prince Shigeakira.
Honours and Recognition
After his death, Fujiwara no Tadahira was given the Senior First Rank. This was a very high honour, showing his importance to Japan.
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Tadahira by Kikuchi Yōsai
