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.
This member of the Fujiwara clan was the son of Fujiwara no Fuhito. Maro had three brothers: Fusasaki, Muchimaro and Umakai. These 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.
- * Wife: Lady from the Taima clan
- ** Daughter: Fujiwara no Momoyoshi
- * Wife: name unknown, daughter of Inaba no Kimame
- ** 1st son: Fujiwara no Hamanari
- * Children with unknown mother:
- ** Son: Fujiwara no Tsunatora
- ** Son: Fujiwara no Katsuhito
- * Possible wife: Ōtomo no Sakanoue-no-iratsume, daughter of Ōtomo no Yasumaro.
