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Fujiwara no Morosuke


 

Fujiwara no Morosuke (908-960), also known as Kujo Morosuke, is credited as founder of the Kujo family, although some sources cite Fujiwara no Kanezane (1149-1207) as the founder.

Related Topics:
Kujo family - Fujiwara no Kanezane

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Morosuke's father is always given as Fujiwara no Tadahira (880-949).

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In 959 Kujo Morosuke sponsored building what was later to become the celebrated Kitano Shrine in Kyoto.

Related Topics:
Kitano Shrine - Kyoto

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Morosuke managed to marry his daughters to Emperor Murakami (946-967). Their sons became the Emperor Reizei (967-969) and Emperor En'y? (969-984).

Related Topics:
Emperor Murakami - Emperor Reizei - Emperor En'y?

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