Fujiwara no Momokawa
| Fujiwara no Momokawa | |
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| Born | 732 |
| Died | 28 August 779 (aged 46–47) |
| Heir | Fujiwara no Otsugu |
| Spouse(s) | Fujiwara no Moroane |
| Parents |
Fujiwara no Umakai (father) Kume no Wakame (mother) |
Fujiwara no Momokawa (藤原 百川?, 732 - August 28, 779) was a Japanese statesman, courtier and politician during the Nara period. His original name was Odamaro (雄田麻呂?).
He was a minister during the reigns of Empress Kōken/Shōtoku and Emperor Kōnin.
The posthumous influence of Momokawa was ensured when Emperor Kammu followed Emperor Kōnin on the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Momokawa's father was Fujiwara no Umakai; and his mother was Kume no Wakame. He was one of eight brothers (including Fujiwara no Hirotsugu).
Momokawa married Fujiwara no Moroane, daughter of Fujiwara no Yoshitsugu, a noble during the Nara period. His children included two sons: Fujiwara no Otsugu (774-843),Fujiwara no Tsugunari (779-842). His daughters were Fujiwara no Tabiko (759-788), and Fujiwara no Tarashiko (?-794).
Tabiko became the consort of Emperor Kammu with whom she bore Prince Ōtomo, who became Emperor Junna). During Emperor Junna's reign, she was the Empress Dowager.
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