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Taira no Kiyomori reappointed as Chancellor (1171)
In March 1171, after the death of regent Fujiwara no Motohira, Taira no Kiyomori again became chancellor, the court's nominal chief administrator.
Timeline
- 1171Heian-kyō · KinaiAfter Fujiwara no Motohira's death the regency was vacant and the court needed a new chief administrator. Taira no Kiyomori, backed by accumulated military strength, wealth, and imperial marriage ties, became the strongest candidate.
- 1171Dairi of Heian-kyō · Heian-kyōThe court formally appointed Taira no Kiyomori as chancellor. Having first held the post in 1167, he took it again and thereafter long controlled court government; a warrior holding this highest office was a milestone in Heian political history.
Sources
- 平清盛 https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B9%B3%E6%B8%85%E7%9B%9B
- Taira no Kiyomori https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taira_no_Kiyomori
- 日本の歴史 5：平安時代 https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%B9%B3%E6%B0%8F%E6%94%BF%E6%AC%8A