Fujiwara no Nagate
- Period: Nara Period
- Occupation: Sadaijin
- Family: Fujiwara no Fusasaki (father) Fujiwara no Matate (brother) Fujiwara no Kiyokawa (brother) Fujiwara no Torikai (brother) Fujiwara no Uona (brother)
- irth: 714AD
- Death: 771AD
Fujiwara no Nagate
Fujiwara no Nagate (藤原 永手) was a member of the Fujiwara Clan, more specifically the Hokke Branch of this clan.
He was the son of Fujiwara no Fusasaki living from 714-771AD. He held the position of Sadaijin under the reigns of Emperor Shōmu, Kōken, Junnin, Shōtoku and Konin.
He was also known as Nagaoka Daijin.1
Footnotes
1. Louis Frederic, translated by Kathe Roth (2002) “Japan Encyclopedia”. London: Harvard University Press.
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