Fujiwara Michinaga
At a glance:
- Series: Dictionary of World Biography: Middle Ages
- Categories: Government and Politics, Royalty, Rulers, Nobility
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Aristocracy, Aristocrats, Nobles
- Curriculum: Asian History
Article abstract: The greatest statesman of the Heian period, Michinaga maintained absolute control of the throne and court for thirty years and brought the Fujiwara family to the height of its power. He epitomizes Japanese leadership during the formative period of Japanese cultural development.
Early Life
Michinaga was born into the powerful Fujiwara family, the fifth son of Fujiwara Kaneie, who served as Great Minister of the Right from 978 to 986 and as regent from 986 until his death in 990. The Fujiwara family had provided the principal support...
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