Funya no Kiyomi


Funya no Kiyomi was a member of the Imperial [House of Japan|Imperial Family of Japan], nobleman and politician during Asuka and Nara periods. He served as Major Counselor in the Imperial Court and held the List of [Japanese court ranks, positions and hereditary titles|court rank] of Junior Second Rank. He was the son of Prince Naga and the grandson of Emperor Tenmu.

Life

Prince Chinu was born in 693 as the son of Prince Naga, the son of Emperor Tenmu, during the reign of Empress Jitō.
In 717, Prince Chinu received the court rank of Junior Fourth Rank, and in 740, he advanced to Senior Fourth Rank.
After serving as Head of Bureau of Carpentry, Minister of Imperial Palace Construction, and Head of Bureau of Imperial Villa Construction, he was given Junior Third Rank in 747.
In 752, he received the surname Funya and the kabane ''Mahito. In 757, he became Sangi and advanced to the court rank of Junior Second Rank and Gyoshitaifu ''.
After the death of Empress Kōken, he received support to become the crown prince but declined the offer.
Funya no Kiyomi died on October 9, 770 at the age of 78.

Family