源高明は醍醐天皇の第十皇子であり、朝廷の実力者となりました。しかし、謀反の疑いで政権から追われます。彼は、光源氏のモデル候補の一人としても知られており、2024年NHK大河ドラマ『光る君へ』でも複雑な立場の人物として描かれます。高明は家族との結びつきや政治的な策略によって成功を収めましたが、支援者を失った後は不遇の時期を迎え、安和の変によって失脚します。これらの出来事は、源高明がどのような人物だったかを示す重要な要素です。
Introduction – Who was Minamoto no Takakira?
Minamoto no Takakira was born as the tenth prince of Emperor Daigo, married the daughter of a powerful court official, and rose to the top of the administrative agency. However, he was eventually ousted from his position due to suspicions of rebellion…
Minamoto no Takakira, who is said to be one of the candidates for the model of the Genji clan. Let’s unravel what kind of person he actually was based on historical facts. In the 2024 NHK historical drama “Toward the Shining Ones,” he is depicted as a figure in a complex position, being pushed out by the Fujiwara clan due to a coup, while his daughter becomes the wife of Fujiwara no Michinaga.
Table of Contents
Introduction – Who was Minamoto no Takakira?
The Era When Minamoto no Takakira Lived
The Footsteps and Major Events of Minamoto no Takakira
Conclusion
The Era When Minamoto no Takakira Lived
In the era when Minamoto no Takakira was active, there were power struggles among the Fujiwara family members for the position of regent, the top position in the government, and other influential nobles sought power by becoming relatives of the imperial family, resulting in fierce political struggles.
The Footsteps and Major Events of Minamoto no Takakira
Minamoto no Takakira was born in the 14th year of Enki (914) and passed away in the 5th year of Tengen (982). Let’s unravel his footsteps along with the major events.
Born into a noble family with a flawless path to success!
Minamoto no Takakira was born as the tenth prince of Emperor Daigo. His mother was Minamoto no Chikako. In the 20th year of Enki (920), at the age of 6, he was given the Minamoto surname, departing from his imperial status. He rose through the ranks to become the highest executive of the administrative agency at the age of 25 when he was appointed as a councilor in the 2nd year of Tenkei (939). When his half-brother, Emperor Murakami, ascended the throne, he was promoted to the rank of Jusanmi and then to Gon Chunagon in the next year, Tenryaku 1 (947).
Takakira married the second daughter of Minister Michiyo, Fujiwara no Saneyori, but during this period of exceptional career advancement, she passed away. He then married the th…