Fujiwara Hokke 藤原北家 |
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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".