Fujiwara no Koretada
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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
.
His poems were published in "The Collected Poems of the First Ward Regent", Ichijo Sessho Gyoshu, and in Hyakunin Isshu
(poem No. 45).
named Koretada conservator of Japanese poetry in 951.
Koretada served as a minister during the reign of Emperor En'yū
.
The immediate consequence of Koretada's death was a period of intense rivalry between his brothers Kanemichi and Kaneie.
. He was the oldest son; and became head of the Hokke branch of the clan
after his uncle Saneyori
died in 970.
Koretada had four brothers: Kaneie
, Kanemichi
, Kinsue
, and Tamemitsu
.
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, politician and waka
Waka
Waka may refer to:* Waka , canoes of the Māori of New Zealand**Waka taua, a Maori war canoe* Waka , a genre of Japanese poetry* Waka , a proposed replacement for HTTP* Waka music, a musical genre from Yorubaland of Nigeria...
-poet
Poet
A poet is a person who writes poetry. A poet's work can be literal, meaning that his work is derived from a specific event, or metaphorical, meaning that his work can take on many meanings and forms. Poets have existed since antiquity, in nearly all languages, and have produced works that vary...
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...
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His poems were published in "The Collected Poems of the First Ward Regent", Ichijo Sessho Gyoshu, and in Hyakunin Isshu
Hyakunin Isshu
is a traditional anthology style of compiling Japanese waka poetry where each contributor writes one poem for the anthology. Literally, it translates to "one hundred people, one poem [each]"...
(poem No. 45).
Career
Emperor MurakamiEmperor Murakami
was the 62nd emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.Murakami's reign spanned the years from 946 to his death in 967.-Traditional narrative:...
named Koretada conservator of Japanese poetry in 951.
Koretada served as a minister during the reign of Emperor En'yū
Emperor 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....
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- 970 (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...
1, 1st month): Koretada is 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...
. - 970 (Tenroku 1, 5th month): After the death of Fujiwara no SaneyoriFujiwara no Saneyori, also known as Onomiya-dono, was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:He was a minister during the reigns of Emperor Reizei and Emperor En'yu....
, Koretada is named sesshō (regent). - 971 (Tenroku 2, 11th month): Koretada assumes the office of daijō daijin.
- 972 (Tenroku 3, 5th day of the 1st month): The enthronement of Emperor En'yu is supervised by Koretada.
- 972 (Tenroku 3, 11th month): Koretada died at age 49; and he was posthumously raised to first class rank. He was granted the posthumous title of Mikawa-kō.
The immediate consequence of Koretada's death was a period of intense rivalry between his brothers Kanemichi and Kaneie.
Genealogy
This member of the Fujiwara clan was the 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....
. He was the oldest son; and became head of the Hokke branch of the clan
Hokke (Fujiwara)
The Hokke was a cadet branch of the Fujiwara clan. It was founded by Fujiwara no FusasakiFusasaki had three brothers: Muchimaro, Maro and Umakai. These four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara....
after his uncle Saneyori
Fujiwara no Saneyori
, also known as Onomiya-dono, was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:He was a minister during the reigns of Emperor Reizei and Emperor En'yu....
died in 970.
Koretada had four brothers: Kaneie
Fujiwara no Kaneie
was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.-Career:Kaneie served as a minister during the reigns of Emperor En'yū, Emperor Kazan and Emperor Go-Ichijō....
, 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....
, 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....
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