Fujiwara Nanke 藤原南家 |
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Parent house | Fujiwara clan |
Titles | Various |
Founder | Fujiwara no Muchimaro |
Founding year | 8th century |
The Nanke (藤原南家 Fujiwara Nanke?) was a cadet branch of the Fujiwara clan. It was founded by Fujiwara no Muchimaro Muchimaro had three brothers: Fusasaki, and Maro and Umakai. These four brothers are known for having established the "four houses" of the Fujiwara. The Nanke is sometimes identified as the "southern house".