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Fujiwara Hokke

Fujiwara Hokke
藤原北家
Parent house Fujiwara clan
Titles Various
Founder Fujiwara no Fusasaki
Founding year 8th century


The Hokke (藤原北家 Fujiwara Hokke?) was a cadet branch of the Fujiwara clan. It was founded by Fujiwara no Fusasaki

Fusasaki had three brothers: Muchimaro, Maro and Umakai. These four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara.

The Hokke is sometimes identified as the "northern house".



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