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Hokke (Fujiwara)

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Parent house
  
Fujiwara clan

Founder
  
Fujiwara no Fusasaki

Titles
  
Various

Founding year
  
8th century


The Hokke (藤原北家, Fujiwara Hokke) was a cadet branch of the Fujiwara clan. It was founded by Fujiwara no Fusasaki

Fusasaki had three brothers: Muchimaro, Maro and Umakai. These four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara.

The Hokke is sometimes identified as the "northern house".

References

Hokke (Fujiwara) Wikipedia