Nationality Japanese Parents Fujiwara no Fuhito Died 737 AD | Role Fujiwara no Fuhito's son Name Fujiwara Umakai | |
Spouse Kume no Wakame (m. ?–737 AD) Children Fujiwara no Momokawa, Fujiwara no Kiyonari, Fujiwara no Kurajimaro Grandchildren Fujiwara no Otsugu, Fujiwara no Tanetsugu Similar People Fujiwara no Fuhito, Fujiwara no Momokawa, Fujiwara no Kamatari |
Fujiwara no Umakai (藤原 宇合, 694 – September 7, 737) was a Japanese statesman, courtier, general and politician during the Nara period. The third son of Fujiwara no Fuhito, he founded the Shikike ("Ceremonials") branch of the Fujiwara clan.
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Career
He was a diplomat during the reign of Empress Genshō; and he was minister during the reign of Emperor Shōmu. In the Imperial court, Umakai was the chief of protocol (Shikibu-kyō).
Genealogy
This member of the Fujiwara clan was son of Fujiwara no Fuhito. Umakai had three brothers: Muchimaro, Fusasaki, and Maro. These four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara.
Umakai's children included: Fujiwara no Hirotsugu and Fujiwara no Momokawa
Family
References
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