Fujiwara no Maro

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Fujiwara no Maro (藤原 麻呂) was a Japanese statesman, courtier, and politician during the Nara period. Maro established the Kyōke branch of the Fujiwara clan.

Career

Maro was a minister (sakyō no dayū) during the reign of Emperor Shōmu.

Genealogy

This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Fujiwara no Fuhito. Maro had three brothers: Fusasaki, Muchimaro and Umakai. These four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara.

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