Fujiwara no Norimichi

Japanese nobleman, regent and statesman

Fujiwara no Norimichi - Japanese nobleman, regent and statesman
Born

July 29th, 996
1029 years ago

Died

1075
950 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Japan

Links & References

Served as a regent during the Heian period. Played a significant role in the imperial court and government affairs. Was a member of the powerful Fujiwara clan and contributed to the clan's influence in politics. Strengthened the political machinations of the Fujiwara family through marriages to the imperial family. His tenure marked a period of consolidation of power among the Fujiwara nobility.

Served as regent during the Heian period

Strengthened Fujiwara clan's political influence

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