Fujiwara no Maro

Fujiwara no Maro
Born	695
Died	737
Nationality	Japanese
Parents	Fujiwara no Fuhito (father)

Fujiwara no Maro (藤原 麻呂^?, 695 – August 17, 737) was a Japanese statesman, courtier, and politician during the Nara period. Maro established the Kyōke branch of the Fujiwara clan.

Maro was a minister (sakyō no dayū) 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.

His mother was Ioe no Iratsume, former wife of Emperor Tenmu.

Among his children was Fujiwara no Hamanari.

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