Fujiwara no Momokawa
Japanese statesman, courtier and politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fujiwara no Momokawa (藤原 百川, 732 – August 28, 779) was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Nara period.[1] His original name was Odamaro (雄田麻呂).
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| Born | 732 |
| Died | 28 August 779 (aged 46–47) |
| Spouse(s) | Fujiwara no Moroane |
| Heir | Fujiwara no Otsugu |
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Career at court
He was a minister during the reigns of Empress Kōken/Shōtoku and Emperor Kōnin.[1]
- 770 (Jingo-keiun 4, 8th month): When Empress Shōtoku died without having named an heir, Momokawa was influential in the process which led to the enthronement of Emperor Kōnin.[2]
- 773 (Hōki 4): Sangi Momokawa was chief advocate for Daigaku-no-kami Yamabe-shinnō,[3] who was named Crown Prince and heir of Kōnin.[4]
- August 28, 779 (Hōki 10, 7th month): Momkawa died at age 48.[5]
The posthumous influence of Momokawa was ensured when Emperor Kanmu followed Emperor Kōnin on the Chrysanthemum Throne.[6]
Genealogy
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Momokawa's father was Fujiwara no Umakai;[1] and his mother was Kume no Wakame. He was one of eight brothers (including Fujiwara no Hirotsugu).
Momokawa married Fujiwara no Moroane, daughter of Fujiwara no Yoshitsugu, a noble during the Nara period. His children included two sons: Fujiwara no Otsugu (774–843),[7] Fujiwara no Tsugunari (779–842). His daughters were Fujiwara no Tabiko (759–788), and Fujiwara no Tarashiko (d. 794).
Tabiko became the consort of Emperor Kammu with whom she bore Prince Ōtomo,[8] who became Emperor Junna).[9] During Emperor Junna's reign, she was the Empress Dowager.
Tarashiko was the wife of Emperor Heizei. She died in 794 during the moving of the imperial capital to Heian-kyō. In 806, she received the posthumous title of kōgō when Emperor Heizei was enthroned.[10]
- Father: Fujiwara no Umakai
- Mother: Kume no Wakame
- Wife: Fujiwara no Moroane, daughter of Fujiwara no Yoshitsugwere
- Eldest Daughter: Fujiwara no Tabiko (759–788)
- Second Daughter: Fujiwara no Tarashiko (d. 794).
- Concubine: Daughter of Ise Otsu
- Eldest Son: Fujiwara no Otsugu (774–843)
- Third Son: Fujiwara no Tsugio (779—842)
- Concubine: Unknown name
- Second Son: Fujiwara no Tsugunari (779–842)
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