Nanke (Fujiwara)
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In this Japanese name, the surname is Fujiwara.
The Nanke (藤原南家, Fujiwara Nanke, lit. southern house of Fujiwara) was a cadet branch of the Fujiwara clan. It was founded by Fujiwara no Muchimaro.[1] Muchimaro had three brothers: Fusasaki, Maro and Umakai. These four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara.[2]
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Fujiwara Nanke 藤原南家 | |
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Home province | Yamato Province, Yamashiro Province |
Parent house | Fujiwara clan |
Titles | Various |
Founder | Fujiwara no Muchimaro |
Founding year | 8th century |
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The name Nanke ("southern house") comes from the fact that Muchimaro's mansion was located south of the mansion of his younger brother. The Nanke served in the imperial court, but many of Fujiwara no Tamenori's descendants later became samurai families such as Itō, Nikaidō, Sagara and Kudō.[3]