Fujiwara no Kanemichi

, also known as Horikawa-dono and Tōtōmi-kō, was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.

Career

Kanemichi served as a minister during the reign of Emperor En'yū. His chief rival was his younger brother, Kaneie, who was also raised to the position of regent during a different time frame.

• 972 (Tenroku 3, 11th month): Kanemichi is elevated to the concurrent offices of nadaijin and kampaku.
• 974 (Ten'en 2, 2nd month): Kenemichi is named Daijō Daijin.
• December 20, 977 (Jōgen 2, 8th day of the 11th month): Kanemichi dies at the age of 51.

Genealogy

This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Morosuke. He was the second son. The Honda clan claims descent from him.

Kanemichi had four brothers: Kaneie, Kinsue, Koretada, and Tamemitsu.

Notes

References

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