Fujiwara no Takaie

Fujiwara no Takaie
Native name
藤原 隆家
Nickname(s)Childhood name: Ako (阿古)
Born979
DiedFebruary 2, 1044 (aged 65 or 66)
Allegiance Imperial House of Japan
RankSenior Second Rank
Chūnagon
Battles / wars
RelationsFather: Fujiwara no Michitaka
Mother: Takashina no Takako

Fujiwara no Takaie (藤原 隆家, 979 - February 2, 1044), was a Kugyō (Japanese noble) of the late Heian period. He was the Regional Governor of Dazaifu and is famous for repelling the Jurchen pirates during the Toi invasion in 1019. He reached the court position of Chūnagon.[1]

  1. ^ Batten, Bruce Loyd (2006). Gateway to Japan: Hakata in war and peace, 500-1300. University of Hawaii Press. pp. 96–101. ISBN 978-0-8248-3029-8. Retrieved 2009-04-08.

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