Hokke (Fujiwara)
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The Hokke was a cadet branch of the Fujiwara clan. It was founded by Fujiwara no Fusasaki
Fusasaki had three brothers: Muchimaro
, Maro
and Umakai
. These four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara.
The Hokke is sometimes identified as the "northern house".
Fujiwara no Fusasaki
Fujiwara no Fusasaki was a member of the Fujiwara clan and the founder of the Hokke branch of the Fujiwara.-Career:Fusasaki was a Sangi in the Daijō-kan....
Fusasaki had three brothers: Muchimaro
Fujiwara no Muchimaro
was a Japanese politician of the Asuka and Nara periods. The eldest son of Fujiwara no Fuhito, he founded Nanke , one of the principal kuge families led by the Fujiwara's. His mother was Soga no Shōsi, daughter of Soga no Murajiko...
, Maro
Fujiwara no Maro
was a Japanese statesman, courtier, and politician during the Nara period.-Career:Maro was a minister during the reign of Emperor Shōmu....
and Umakai
Fujiwara no Umakai
was a Japanese statesman, courtier, general and politician during the Nara period.-Career:He was a diplomat during the reign of Empress Genshō; and he was minister during the reign of Emperor Shōmu...
. These four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara.
The Hokke is sometimes identified as the "northern house".