Fujiwara no Kanemichi

Fujiwara no Kanemichi (藤原 兼通, 925 – December 20, 977), also known as Horikawa-dono and Tōtōmi-kō,^[1] was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.^[2]

Fujiwara no Kanemichi
Born	925
Died	December 20, 977
Nationality	Japanese
Parents	Fujiwara no Morosuke (father)

In this Japanese name, the surname is Fujiwara.

Career

Kanemichi served as a minister during the reign of Emperor En'yū. His chief rival was his younger brother, Kaneie, who was also raised to the position of regent during a different time frame.

• 972 (Tenroku 3, 11th month): Kanemichi is elevated to the concurrent offices of nadaijin and kampaku.^[3]
• 974 (Ten'en 2, 2nd month): Kenemichi is named Daijō Daijin.^[3]
• December 20, 977 (Jōgen 2, 8th day of the 11th month): Kanemichi dies at the age of 51.^[4]

Genealogy

This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Morosuke.^[2] He was the second son. The Honda clan claims descent from him.^[5]

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