Fujiwara no Kaneie
Encyclopedia
was a Japanese
statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period
.
, Emperor Kazan
and Emperor Go-Ichijō
.
After his rival brother Kanemichi
's death in 977 he couldn't become Kampaku
, he was appointed to Udaijin
by his cousin Yoritada
who became Kampaku after Kanemichi's death. He and his son Michikane
encouraged Emperor Kazan to abdicate to accelerate Kaneie's accession to regent, and by the succession of Emperor Ichijō, he became Sesshō
of Emperor Ichijō.
. His mother was Fujiwara no Moriko (藤原 盛子), daughter of Fujiwara no Tsunekuni.
Kaneie had four brothers: Kanemichi
, Kinsue
, Koretada
, and Tamemitsu
.
His daughters were mothers of Ichijō
and Sanjō
.
They had five children.
He was also married to a daughter of Fujiwara no Tomoyasu (藤原倫寧の娘), called Udaisyō Michitsuna no Haha
(Mother of Udaishō Michitsuna) (右大将道綱母). She wrote Kagerō Nikki
(蜻蛉日記).
They had a son.
The other children were
Japanese people
The are an ethnic group originating in the Japanese archipelago and are the predominant ethnic group of Japan. Worldwide, approximately 130 million people are of Japanese descent; of these, approximately 127 million are residents of Japan. People of Japanese ancestry who live in other countries...
statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period
Heian period
The is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height...
.
Career
Kaneie served as a minister during the reigns of Emperor En'yūEmperor En'yu
was the 64th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.En'yū's reign spanned the years from 969 through 984.-Traditional narrative:Before his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name was Morihira-shinnō....
, Emperor Kazan
Emperor Kazan
was the 65th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Kazan's reign spanned the years from 984 through 986.-Traditional narrative:...
and Emperor Go-Ichijō
Emperor Go-Ichijo
was the 68th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Go-Ichijō's reign spanned the years from 1016 through 1036.This 11th century sovereign was named after Emperor Ichijō and go- , translates literally as "later;" and thus, he is sometimes called the "Later Emperor Ichijō"...
.
After his rival brother Kanemichi
Fujiwara no Kanemichi
was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:Kanemichi served as a minister during the reign of Emperor En'yū...
's death in 977 he couldn't become Kampaku
Sessho and Kampaku
In Japan, was a title given to a regent who was named to assist either a child emperor before his coming of age, or an empress. The was theoretically a sort of chief advisor for the emperor, but was the title of both first secretary and regent who assists an adult emperor. During the Heian era,...
, he was appointed to Udaijin
Udaijin
Udaijin , most commonly translated as the "Minister of the Right", was a government position in Japan in the late Nara and Heian periods. The position was consolidated in the Taihō Code of 702. The Asuka Kiyomihara Code of 689 marks the initial appearance of the Udaijin in the context of a central...
by his cousin Yoritada
Fujiwara no Yoritada
Fujiwara no Yoritada , the second son of Saneyori, was a kugyo who served as regent for Emperor En'yū and Emperor Kazan. His mother was a daughter of Fujiwara no Tokihira. His elder brother from the same mother Atsutoshi died before father's death...
who became Kampaku after Kanemichi's death. He and his son Michikane
Fujiwara no Michikane
Fujiwara no Michikane , the son of Kaneie, was a kugyo and bonze of the Heian period.When his nephew took the throne as Emperor Ichijō in 994, he returned from monastic life and took the government position of Udaijin...
encouraged Emperor Kazan to abdicate to accelerate Kaneie's accession to regent, and by the succession of Emperor Ichijō, he became Sesshō
Sessho and Kampaku
In Japan, was a title given to a regent who was named to assist either a child emperor before his coming of age, or an empress. The was theoretically a sort of chief advisor for the emperor, but was the title of both first secretary and regent who assists an adult emperor. During the Heian era,...
of Emperor Ichijō.
- 969 (AnnaAnna (era)was a after Kōhō and before Tenroku. This period spanned the years from August 968 through March 970. The reigning emperors were and .-Change of era:* February 2, 968 : The new era name was created to mark an event or series of events...
1): Ju Sammi (従三位) - 970 (Anna 2): Chūnagon
- 972 (TenrokuTenrokuwas a after Anna and before Ten'en. This period spanned the years from March 970 through March 973. The reigning emperors were and .-Change of era:* February 970 : The new era name was created to mark an event or series of events...
3, 11th month): Kaneie was promoted from the office of Chūnagon to DainagonDainagonwas a counselor of the first rank in the Imperial court of Japan. The role dates from the 7th century.This advisory position remained a part of the Imperial court from the 8th century until the Meiji period in the 19th century.... - 978 (Jōgen 3, 10th month): Kaneie was named UdaijinUdaijinUdaijin , most commonly translated as the "Minister of the Right", was a government position in Japan in the late Nara and Heian periods. The position was consolidated in the Taihō Code of 702. The Asuka Kiyomihara Code of 689 marks the initial appearance of the Udaijin in the context of a central...
. - 986 (KannaKannaKanna may refer to:*Sceletium tortuosum, a Southern African succulent used by indigenous people of the area and currently world-wide for its psychoactive qualities....
2, 24th day of the 6th month): SesshōSessho and KampakuIn Japan, was a title given to a regent who was named to assist either a child emperor before his coming of age, or an empress. The was theoretically a sort of chief advisor for the emperor, but was the title of both first secretary and regent who assists an adult emperor. During the Heian era,...
(摂政) for Emperor IchijōEmperor Ichijowas the 66th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Ichijō's reign spanned the years from 986 to 1011.-Traditional narrative:Before he ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name was Kanehito-shinnō.... - 986 (Kanna 2, 20th day of the 7th month): retire from Udaijin
- 989 (EisoEisowas a after Eien and before Shōryaku. This period spanned the years from August 988 through November 990. The reigning emperor was .-Change of era:* 989 : The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events...
1, 12th month): Kaneie is named daijō daijin. - 990 (ShōryakuShoryakuwas a after Eiso and before Chōtoku. This period spanned the years from November 990 through February 995. The reigning emperor was .-Change of era:* 990 : The new era name was created to mark an event or a number of events...
1, 5th month): Kaneie fell seriously ill; and he abandoned his offices to become a Buddhist monk. - July 26, 990 (Shōryaku 1, 2nd day of the 7th month): Kaneie died at the age of 62.
Genealogy
This member of the Fujiwara clan was a son of MorosukeFujiwara no Morosuke
, also known as Kujō-dono or Hōjō udaijin, was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:He was a minister during the reign of Emperor Murakami....
. His mother was Fujiwara no Moriko (藤原 盛子), daughter of Fujiwara no Tsunekuni.
Kaneie had four brothers: Kanemichi
Fujiwara no Kanemichi
was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:Kanemichi served as a minister during the reign of Emperor En'yū...
, Kinsue
Fujiwara no Kinsue
Fujiwara no Kinsue , also known as Kaikō, was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:Kinsue served as a minister during the reign of Emperor Go-Ichijō....
, Koretada
Fujiwara no Koretada
Fujiwara no Koretada , also known as Fujiwara no Koremasa or Kentokuko, Ichijō sesshō and Mikawa-kō, was a Japanese statesman, courtier, politician and waka-poet during the Heian period....
, and Tamemitsu
Fujiwara no Tamemitsu
Fujiwara no Tamemitsu was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:Tamemitsu served as a minister during the reigns of Emperor En'yū, Emperor Kazan and Emperor Go-Ichijō....
.
His daughters were mothers of Ichijō
Emperor Ichijo
was the 66th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Ichijō's reign spanned the years from 986 to 1011.-Traditional narrative:Before he ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name was Kanehito-shinnō....
and Sanjō
Emperor Sanjo
was the 67th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Sanjō's reign spanned the years from 1011 through 1016.-Traditional narrative:...
.
Marriages and children
He was married to Fujiwara no Tokihime (藤原 時姫), daughter of Fujiwara no Nakamasa.They had five children.
- MichitakaFujiwara no Michitaka, the first son of Kaneie, was a Kugyō of the Heian period. He served as regent for the Emperor Ichijō, and later as Kampaku...
(道隆) (953–995) - Sesshō and KampakuSessho and KampakuIn Japan, was a title given to a regent who was named to assist either a child emperor before his coming of age, or an empress. The was theoretically a sort of chief advisor for the emperor, but was the title of both first secretary and regent who assists an adult emperor. During the Heian era,...
of Emperor Ichijō 990–995 - Chōshi (超子) (died 982), consort of Emperor ReizeiEmperor Reizeiwas the 63rd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Reizei's reign spanned the years from 967 through 969.-Traditional narrative:...
and mother of Emperor SanjōEmperor Sanjowas the 67th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Sanjō's reign spanned the years from 1011 through 1016.-Traditional narrative:... - MichikaneFujiwara no MichikaneFujiwara no Michikane , the son of Kaneie, was a kugyo and bonze of the Heian period.When his nephew took the throne as Emperor Ichijō in 994, he returned from monastic life and took the government position of Udaijin...
(道兼) (961–995) - KampakuSessho and KampakuIn Japan, was a title given to a regent who was named to assist either a child emperor before his coming of age, or an empress. The was theoretically a sort of chief advisor for the emperor, but was the title of both first secretary and regent who assists an adult emperor. During the Heian era,...
of Emperor Ichijō 995 - Senshi (詮子) (962–1002), consort of Emperor En'yūEmperor En'yuwas the 64th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.En'yū's reign spanned the years from 969 through 984.-Traditional narrative:Before his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne, his personal name was Morihira-shinnō....
and mother of Emperor Ichijō - MichinagaFujiwara no Michinagarepresents the highpoint of the Fujiwara regents' control over the government of Japan.-Early life:He was the fourth or fifth son of Fujiwara no Kaneie by his wife Tokihime, daughter of Fujiwara no Nakamasa...
(道長) (966–1028) - KampakuSessho and KampakuIn Japan, was a title given to a regent who was named to assist either a child emperor before his coming of age, or an empress. The was theoretically a sort of chief advisor for the emperor, but was the title of both first secretary and regent who assists an adult emperor. During the Heian era,...
of Emperor Go-Ichijō 1016–1017
He was also married to a daughter of Fujiwara no Tomoyasu (藤原倫寧の娘), called Udaisyō Michitsuna no Haha
Michitsuna no Haha
Michitsuna no Haha was a Heian period writer in Japan. Her true name is unknown to history. The term Michitsuna no Haha literally translates to Michitsuna's mother....
(Mother of Udaishō Michitsuna) (右大将道綱母). She wrote Kagerō Nikki
Kagero Nikki
is a classical piece of Japanese literature from the Heian period that falls under the genre of nikki bungaku, or diary literature. Written around 974, the author of Kagerō Nikki is a woman who is only known by the title of Mother of Michitsuna...
(蜻蛉日記).
They had a son.
- Michitsuna (道綱) (955–1020) - DainagonDainagonwas a counselor of the first rank in the Imperial court of Japan. The role dates from the 7th century.This advisory position remained a part of the Imperial court from the 8th century until the Meiji period in the 19th century....
The other children were
- Michiyoshi (道義) (mother: a daughter of Fujiwara no Tadamoto)
- Suishi/Yasuko (綏子) (974–1004) (mother: a daughter of Fujiwara no Kuniaki), consort of Emperor SanjōEmperor Sanjowas the 67th emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Sanjō's reign spanned the years from 1011 through 1016.-Traditional narrative:...