Fujiwara no Michikane

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Fujiwara no Michikane (藤原 道兼; 961 – June 13, 995), the son of

nobleman and monk of the Heian period
.

When his nephew took the throne as

Kampaku
).

Michikane died a week after assuming the regency, and is thus sometimes referred to as Nanoka no Kampaku (七日の関白), or "the seven-days regent." He was then replaced by his brother Michinaga.

The Rusu clan claimed descent from Michikane.

He was the father of Fujiwara no Kanetaka and Fujiwara no Sonshi.[1]

References

  • Papinot, Edmond (1910). Historical and geographical dictionary of Japan. Tokyo: Librarie Sansaisha.
  • ^ "Fujiwara no Michikane • . A History . . of Japan . 日本歴史". . A History . . of Japan . 日本歴史. Retrieved 2023-03-07.