Fujiwara no Akimitsu

Japanese bureaucrat and official

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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