Fujiwara no Akimitsu
Japanese bureaucrat and official
Born
None
None years ago
Died
July 7th, 1021
1003 years ago — None years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Japan
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A prominent bureaucrat served during the Heian period in Japan. Renowned for significant administrative roles within the imperial court, facilitated central governance alongside influential Fujiwara clan members. Created a system of governance that laid groundwork for subsequent political frameworks in Japan. His contributions were instrumental in the development of statecraft and civil administration during a transformative era in Japanese history.
Served as a high-ranking official in the Heian court.
Developed administrative practices for the imperial government.
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