Fujiwara no Yorimichi

Fujiwara no Yorimichi (992–1074), son of Michinaga, is a Japanese Court noble.

He succeeds his father to the position of Sesshō in 1017, and then goes on to become Kampaku from 1020 until 1068.

In both these positions, he acts as Regent to the Emperor, in the manner of many of his ancestors and descendants; the Fujiwara clan has nearly exclusive control over the regency positions for over 200 years.

Prior to succeeding to the position of Regent, Yorimichi had held the title of Nidaijin, the lowest level of state ministers.

By edict, he is raised above his colleagues, to the title of Ichi no Hito, or First Subject.

In addition to the reason of direct succession from his father, this edict is presumably necessary to allow Yorimichi to become Sesshō.

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