Fujiwara no Kaneie


Fujiwara no Kaneie was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Heian period. He also was known as Hōkō-in Daijin and Higashi-sanjō-dono.

Career

Kaneie served as a minister during the reigns of Emperor En'yū, Emperor Kazan and Emperor Ichijō.
After his rival brother Kanemichi's death in 977 he was appointed to Udaijin by his cousin Yoritada who became Kampaku after Kanemichi's death. He and his son Michikane encouraged Emperor Kazan to abdicate to accelerate Kaneie's accession to regent. Kaneie told Kazan that the Imperial Regalia was already held by Ichijo, and hence Kazan should not continue as ruler. Kazan acquiesced to Kaneie's demands, under some pressure, and went to the Gangyō-ji monastery. Kaneie's second son, Michikane, went with Kazan; he intended to also take the tonsure. When they arrived at the monastery, Michikane claimed that he would like to see his parents as a layman for the last time - he did not return. When Emperor Ichijo succeeded, Kaneie became Sesshō of Emperor Ichijō.969 : Ju Sammi 970 : Chūnagon972 : Kaneie was promoted from the office of Chūnagon to Dainagon978 : Kaneie was named Udaijin.986 : Sesshō for Emperor Ichijō986 : retire from Udaijin989 : Kaneie is named daijō daijin.990 : Kaneie fell seriously ill; and he abandoned his offices to become a Buddhist monk.July 26, 990 : Kaneie died at the age of 62.

Family

Kaneie had four brothers: Kanemichi, Kinsue, Koretada, and Tamemitsu.Father: Fujiwara no Morosuke Mother: Fujiwara no Moriko, daughter of .