Fujiwara no Maro


Fujiwara no Maro 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 during the reign of Emperor Shōmu.737 : Maro died at age 43. The 735–737 Japanese smallpox epidemic caused the death of Maro and all three of his brothers, all in the same year.

Genealogy

This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Fujiwara no Fuhito. Maro had three brothers: Fusasaki, Muchimaro and Umakai. The four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara.Father: Fujiwara no Fuhito Mother: Ioe-no-iratsume, former wife of Emperor Tenmu.