Parent house Fujiwara clan Founder Fujiwara no Muchimaro | Titles Various Founding year 8th century | |
The Nanke (藤原南家, Fujiwara Nanke) was a cadet branch of the Fujiwara clan. It was founded by Fujiwara no Muchimaro Muchimaro had three brothers: Fusasaki, and Maro and Umakai. These four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara. The Nanke is sometimes identified as the "southern house".
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