Fujiwara no Morotada

Japanese politician
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroJapanese politician
PlacesJapan
Military leader Samurai
Work fieldMilitary
Gender
Male
Birth920
Death969
Family
Father:Fujiwara no Tadahira
Siblings: Fujiwara no Saneyori Fujiwara no Morosuke
Children:Fujiwara no Naritoki
The details

Biography

Fujiwara no Morotada (藤原師尹, 920–969) was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.

Career

He was a minister during the reign of Emperor Reizei.

  • 968 (Kōhō 5, 12th month): Morotada is named udaijin.
  • 969 (Anna 2, 3rd month): Morotada is elevated to the position of sadaijin in the Imperial court.
  • 969 (Anna 2, 10th month): Sadaijin Morotada died.

    Genealogy

    This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Fujiwara no Tadahira. Morotada was the youngest son. He had two brothers: Saneyori and Morosuke.

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