Fujiwara no Toyonari

was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Nara period.

Career

Toyonari served as a minister during the reigns of Emperor Shōmu, Empress Kōken, Emperor Junnin and Empress Shōtoku.

• 749 (4th month): Toyonari was promoted in rank from dainagon to a rank equivalent to udaijin.
• 765 (Tenroku 3, 11th month): Toyonari died at age 62.

Genealogy

This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Muchimaro. Toyonari's brothers were Nakamaro and Otomaro.

Toyonari was the father of Fujiwara no Tsuginawa.

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References

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