Kujo family

The Kujo family (九条家 Kujō-ke) was a Japanese noble family and a branch of the Fujiwara clan derived from Fujiwara no Tadamichi. They were counted as one of the Sekke, the five regent houses and therefore one of the most politically powerful families among the kuge (court officials).

Related Topics:
Japan - Fujiwara clan - Fujiwara no Tadamichi - Kuge

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As one of the Sekke, the five regent houses, the Kujo clan monopolized the offices of Sessho and Kampaku along with the Konoe, Takatsukasa, Nijo and Ichijo clans from the 12th century until 1867. With the exception of Tokugawa Kazuko, wife of the Emperor Mizunoo, all Empresses of that long period were of the clans that formed the Sekke or from branches if imperial family itself.

Related Topics:
Sessho and Kampaku - Konoe - Takatsukasa - Nijo - Ichijo - 1867 - Tokugawa Kazuko - Mizunoo

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In addition, the Nijo and Ichijo families derived from the Kujo family.

Related Topics:
Nijo - Ichijo

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The clan was founded by Fujiwara no Kanezane (1149-1207), at the recommendation of Minamoto no Yoritomo. The fourth and fifth Shogun of the Kamakura shogunate, Kujo Yoritsune and Kujo Yoritsugu, came from this clan.

Related Topics:
Fujiwara no Kanezane - Minamoto no Yoritomo - Shogun - Kamakura shogunate - Kujo Yoritsune - Kujo Yoritsugu

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Some sources claim the clan was founded by Fujiwara no Morosuke (908-960).

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The Kujo family were sponsors of the Kitano Shrine.

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In 1219, Kujo Michiie (1191-1252) offered "Kitano Tenjin Engi Emaki"

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(Illustrated Scroll of the History of the Kitano Shrine) to the Kitano shrine.

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After the Meiji Restoration, members of the Kujo clan were given the title Duke.

Related Topics:
Meiji Restoration - Duke

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