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Nakamaro was influential during the reign of [[Empress Kōken]]. A conspiracy led by [[Tachibana no Nakamaro]] and others was put down in 757.<ref>Nussbaum, [http://books.google.com/books?id=p2QnPijAEmEC&pg=PA921&dq= "Tachibana no Nakamaro" at p. 921].</ref> |
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Plans for a military campaign in Korea were started, but it was abandoned.<ref>Sansom, p. 91; excerpt, "Oshikatsu was no more fortunate in another undertaking, which was to send a large expedition against Korea. He set up comissions to equip some five hundred ships, which were to transport an army of 40,000 men across the straits. It seems that only moderate progress had been made when the project was abandoned ...."</ref> |
Plans for a military campaign in Korea were started, but it was abandoned.<ref>Sansom, p. 91; excerpt, "Oshikatsu was no more fortunate in another undertaking, which was to send a large expedition against Korea. He set up comissions to equip some five hundred ships, which were to transport an army of 40,000 men across the straits. It seems that only moderate progress had been made when the project was abandoned ...."</ref> |
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In 764, Nakamaro was a trusted supporter of the emperor Junnin; and he was uncooperative with former-Empress Kōken and the monk [[Dokyo|Dōkyō]] who wanted to exercise independent powers. In the struggle between between the factions headed by Junnin and Kōken, Nakamaro was captured and killed.<ref name="sansome90">Sansom, p. 90; excerpt, "... Nakamaro, better known by his later title as the Minister Oshikatsu, was in high favour with the Emperor Junnin but not with the ex-Empress. In a civil disturbance that took place in 764-765, Oshikatsu was captured and killed, while the young Emperor was deposed and exiled in 765 and presumably strangled. The ex-Empress reascended the throne as the Empress Shōtoku, and Dōkyō was all powerful until she died withous issue in 770."</ref> His wife and children were also killed.<ref>Plutschow, Herbert. (1993). ''Historical Nara,'' pp. 176-177.</ref> Soon after, Junnin was deposed; and Kōken reclaimed the monarch's role for another five years.<ref name="sansome90"/> |
In 764, Nakamaro was a trusted supporter of the emperor Junnin; and he was uncooperative with former-[[Empress Kōken]] and the monk [[Dokyo|Dōkyō]] who wanted to exercise independent powers. In the struggle between between the factions headed by Junnin and Kōken, Nakamaro was captured and killed.<ref name="sansome90">Sansom, p. 90; excerpt, "... Nakamaro, better known by his later title as the Minister Oshikatsu, was in high favour with the Emperor Junnin but not with the ex-Empress. In a civil disturbance that took place in 764-765, Oshikatsu was captured and killed, while the young Emperor was deposed and exiled in 765 and presumably strangled. The ex-Empress reascended the throne as the Empress Shōtoku, and Dōkyō was all powerful until she died withous issue in 770."</ref> His wife and children were also killed.<ref>Plutschow, Herbert. (1993). ''Historical Nara,'' pp. 176-177.</ref> Soon after, Junnin was deposed; and Kōken reclaimed the monarch's role for another five years.<ref name="sansome90"/> |
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==Notes== |
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Revision as of 19:14, 22 October 2012
Template:Japanese name Fujiwara no Nakamaro (藤原 仲麻呂, 706 - October 21, 764), also known as Emi no Oshikatsu (恵美 押勝), was an Japanese aristocrat (kuge), courtier, and statesman.[1] He was Chancellor (Daijō-daijin) of the Imperial government during the Nara period.[2]
Early life
Nakamaro was the son of Fujiwara no Muchimaro,[1] who was the founder of Nanke or southern branch of the Fujiwara clan.[3]
Career
Nakamaro became head of the Imperial Council of State (Daijō-kan) during the reign of Emperor Junin. He acted to secure the northern border with the Ainu, but his plans did not succeed.[2]
Plans for a military campaign in Korea were started, but it was abandoned.[4]
His plans were opposed by some of his cousins in the Fujiwara clan.[1]
Rebellion
In 764, Nakamaro was a trusted supporter of the emperor Junnin; and he was uncooperative with former-Empress Kōken and the monk Dōkyō who wanted to exercise independent powers. In the struggle between between the factions headed by Junnin and Kōken, Nakamaro was captured and killed.[5] His wife and children were also killed.[6] Soon after, Junnin was deposed; and Kōken reclaimed the monarch's role for another five years.[5]
Notes
- ^ a b c Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric. (2005). "Fujiwara no Nakamaro" in Japan Encyclopedia, p. 207.
- ^ a b Sansom, George Bailey. (1958). A History of Japan to 1334, p. 91; excerpt, "He paid particular attention to military matters, and while he was Chancellor, he planned a line of forts at points in the northern provinces of Mutsu and Dewa, which were to be bases of operations against the rebellious aborigines. His project did not succeed ..."
- ^ Nussbaum, "Fujiwara no Muchimaro" at p. 207.
- ^ Sansom, p. 91; excerpt, "Oshikatsu was no more fortunate in another undertaking, which was to send a large expedition against Korea. He set up comissions to equip some five hundred ships, which were to transport an army of 40,000 men across the straits. It seems that only moderate progress had been made when the project was abandoned ...."
- ^ a b Sansom, p. 90; excerpt, "... Nakamaro, better known by his later title as the Minister Oshikatsu, was in high favour with the Emperor Junnin but not with the ex-Empress. In a civil disturbance that took place in 764-765, Oshikatsu was captured and killed, while the young Emperor was deposed and exiled in 765 and presumably strangled. The ex-Empress reascended the throne as the Empress Shōtoku, and Dōkyō was all powerful until she died withous issue in 770."
- ^ Plutschow, Herbert. (1993). Historical Nara, pp. 176-177.
References
- Nussbaum, Louis-Frédéric and Käthe Roth. (2005). Japan encyclopedia. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. 10-ISBN 0-674-01753-6; 13-ISBN 978-0-674-01753-5; OCLC 58053128
- Plutschow Herbert E. (1983). Historical Nara: with illustrations and guide maps. Tokyo: Japan Times. 10-ISBN 4789002268/13-ISBN 9784789002264
- Sansom, George Bailey. (1958). A History of Japan to 1334. Stafnord: Staford University Press. ISBN 0-8047-0523-2
See also
- Tōshi Kaden, a bibliographic clan record