Fujiwara no Muchimaro was a nobleman from the Asuka period to the early Nara period. He was the eldest son of Fujiwara no Fuhito and the founder of the Nanka (Southern) branch of the Fujiwara clan. His official rank was Shoichi (Senior First Rank), Sadaijin (Minister of the Left), and he was posthumously awarded the title of Daijo-daijin (Chancellor of the Realm). Era Asuka period – Early Nara period Born May 18, 680 (15th day of the 4th month, 9th year of Emperor Tenmu) Died August 29, 737 (25th day of the 7th month, 9th year of Tenpyo) Burial Place Behind Eizan-ji Temple, Gojo City, Nara Prefecture (Go-ada Tomb) Rank Senior First Rank, Minister of the Left, Posthumous Chancellor of the Realm Liege Emperor Monmu → Empress Genmei → Empress Gensho → Emperor Shomu Clan Fujiwara clan (Nanka branch) Parents Father: Fujiwara no Fuhito, Mother: Soga no Shoko Siblings Muchimaro, Fusasaki, Umakai, Maro, Miyako, Nagako, Komyo, Tabino Spouses Sadahime, daughter of Ki no Maro, Ane-hime Children Toyonari, Nakamaro, Otomaro, Kosemaro, Nanden Special Notes Founder of the Fujiwara Nanka branch