Fujiwara no Tamemitsu

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Fujiwara no Tamemitsu (藤原 為光) (942–992) was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period.

Career

Tamemitsu served as a minister during the reigns of Emperor En'yū, Emperor Kazan and Emperor Go-Ichijō. He is referred to as Kōtoku-kō (恒徳公) (posthumous name as Daijō Daijin). Tamemitsu erected Hōjū-ji temple to mourn his daughter Shishi.

Genealogy

This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Fujiwara no Morosuke. His mother was Imperial Princess Masako, daughter of Emperor Daigo. Tamemitsu had four brothers: Kaneie, Kanemichi, Kinsue. and Koretada.

Marriages and Children

Tamemitsu was married to a daughter of Fujiwara no Atsutoshi (first son of Fujiwara no Saneyori). They had at least four children. He was also married to a daughter of regent Fujiwara no Koretada.

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