Fujiwara no Kamatari

Fujiwara no Kamatari (藤原鎌足, 614–669 A.D.) was the founder of the Fujiwara clan in Japan. His clan in birth was the Nakatomi. He was son of Nakatomi no Mikeko, and his name in birth was Nakatomi no Kamatari (中臣鎌足). He received the surname Fujiwara from Emperor Tenji just prior to dying.

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614 - 669 - Fujiwara clan - Emperor Tenji

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He was a friend and supporter of the Prince Naka no ?e, later Emperor Tenji. In 645 Prince Naka no ?e and Kamatari made a coup d'etat in the court. They slew Soga no Emishi who had a strong influence over Empress Kogyoku. During his life Kamatari supported Emperor Tenji. The Emperor gave him the highest rank Taishokukan and a new clan name, Fujiwara, as honors.

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Emperor Tenji - 645 - Soga no Emishi - Empress Kogyoku

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His son was Fujiwara no Fuhito (or Fubito).

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