Fujiwara no Nakamaro

Fujiwara no Nakamaro (藤原仲麻呂; 706 - October 21, 64), later renamed Emi no Oshikatsu, was an aristocrat (kuge) and poet of Heian period in Japan. His father was Fujiwara no Muchimaro.

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706 - October 21 - 64 - Kuge - Heian period - Japan - Fujiwara no Muchimaro

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In 764 he plotted with the then Emperor Junnin against retired Empress K?ken and the monk D?ky? amid the contention between two factions in the government. His rebellion failed, and he was executed in Lake Biwa with his wife and children.

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764 - Emperor Junnin - Empress K?ken - D?ky? - Lake Biwa

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