Fujiwara no Otsugu
Fujiwara no Otsugu was a Japanese statesman, courtier, politician and editor during the Heian period. He is credited as one of the collaborative compilers of the Nihon Kōki.He was a minister during the reigns of Emperor Saga, Emperor Junna and Emperor Ninmyō.
- 788 : He received his first court rank.
- 825 : From the rank of Dainagon, Otsugu was raised to the position of Udaijin.
- 832 : Otsugu was named Sadaijin.
- 837 : Otsugu asked to resign due to the poor state of the imperial treasury, which he blamed on an excess of officials and overly lavish dining, and an insufficient knowledge of Yin and yang.
- 843 : Work was completed on the multi-volume Nihon Kōki; and Otsugu was a significant contributor.
Genealogy
Otsugu's father was Fujiwara no Momokawa.
